Gold with Quartz - image 1
Photo by Christi Cramer

Gold with Quartz

Gold with quartz, 2.3 cm, from the Eagle’s Nest mine, Placer County, California. Christi Cramer photo.

Product details

SpeciesGold, Quartz
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Eagle's Nest Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 58
Current owner
T
tom.gressman@minrec.org
Member since 2025

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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.