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Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

 
Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 77385
Mineral:Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz
Locality:Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California
Description:Lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with remnants of colorless quartz in crevices. The surfaces of the gold are composed of well-defined large gold crystal faces. Calculations indicate 89% gold content. Total Weight: 46.8 grams (1.500 ozt.) Calculated gold content based on specific gravity: 42.2 grams
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-3.5 mm
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