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Gold (Spinel-law twins) on Quartz

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Gold (spinel-law twins) on quartz, 7 cm, from The Eagle’s Nest mine, El Dorado County, California. Ex Brad van Scriver.

Product details

SpeciesGold, Quartz, Spinel
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Eagle's Nest Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 43
Current owner
Brian England

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Brad van Scriver (Heliodor Minerals)Not 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.