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Photo by Holly Smith

Gold, Quartz

Gold on quartz (nicknamed “Windswept Tree”), 7.5 cm, from the Eagle’s Nest mine, Placer County, California. Ex Keith Proctor collection; photo by Holly Smith.

Product details

SpeciesGold, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Eagle's Nest Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 221
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Keith ProctorNot 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.
Locality guide
Eagle's Nest Mine
A collector's guide to Eagle's Nest Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 187 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.