Gold

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Gold, 4 cm, from the Colorado Quartz mine, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesGold

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUSA, California, Colorado Quartz mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 207

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Neal Luppescu

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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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