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Photo by James Elliott

Gold

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Barry & Beth Kitt
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Gold, 11.5 cm, from the Eagle’s Nest mine, Placer County, California. From an old collection. James Elliott photo, Fine Minerals International. Inset: Close-up view of crystals on the left arm of the specimen.

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Species
GoldAbout Gold →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Eagle's Nest MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 141

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—an old collectionNot disclosed

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Gold
Mineral guide
Learn about Gold
iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
Gold
Regional guide
Gold from Eagle's Nest Mine, California, USA
from Eagle’s Nest Mine, California — specimen-grade native gold with sharp octahedra and dendritic forms, prized for locality and pocket material.