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Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

 
Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 77387
Mineral:Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold)
Locality:Sixteen-To-One Mine (16 to 1 Mine), Alleghany, 35 km NE of Grass Valley, Sierra County, California
Description:Lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) exposed on all sides of milky quartz. The surfaces of the gold are composed of sharp, well-defined, microscopic crystal faces. Total Weight: 16.4 grams (0.530 ozt.) Calculated gold content based on specific gravity: 13.8 grams
Overall Size:25x21x12 mm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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