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Photo by Holly Smith

Gold

Native gold nugget (nicknamed “The Otter”), 10 cm, 20.5 ounces, from Downieville, Sierra County, California. Holly Smith photo.

Product details

SpeciesGold
SizeMuseum
Dimensions2050.0 x 1000.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Sierra County
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 219
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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Gold
Mineral guide
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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 Sierra County
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Sierra County
Sierra County, USA - diverse mineralizing systems yield rare collector specimens from Hillsboro and Lake Valley, including ramsdellite, fluorite, and wulfenite.