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Gold from Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California

 
Gold from Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California

Gold from Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California

Gold from Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California

Gold from Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California

Gold from Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 78079
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California
Description:Flat formation of lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with no matrix. The surfaces of the gold are composed of well-defined microscopic crystal faces. This old mine name probably dates to the original claim. Weight: 1.6 grams
Overall Size:20x16x3 mm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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