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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 78090
Mineral:Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold)
Locality:Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California
Description:Sculptural formation of lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) in milky quartz. The gold crystals are exceptionally bright and well crystallized. More gold crystals could be exposed with careful cleaning. Weight: 12.7 grams total (estimated gold content 3.5 grams)
Overall Size:35x21x18 mm
Crystals:0.5-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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