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Gold and Quartz

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Gold and quartz, 13.9 cm, from the Yuba River, Hanging Valleys, Nevada County, California. Photo by Tom Spann.

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SpeciesGold, Quartz
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Sierra County
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 239
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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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Sierra County
Sierra County, USA - diverse mineralizing systems yield rare collector specimens from Hillsboro and Lake Valley, including ramsdellite, fluorite, and wulfenite.