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Photo by Holly Smith

Gold, Quartz

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Tim & Holly Smith
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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

Species
Gold, QuartzAbout Gold →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Eagle's Nest MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 221

Known provenance

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.