Gold on Quartz - image 1
Photo by Beth Van Allen

Gold on Quartz

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Barry & Beth Kitt
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Gold on quartz, 38.5 cm, from the Mother Lode district, El Dorado County, California. Collected around the turn of the 20th century. Beth Van Allen photo, The Arkenstone.

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Species
Gold, QuartzAbout Gold →
SizeMuseum
Dimensions38.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 146

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Gold
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iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
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Gold from California
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