Gold on Quartz

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Gold on quartz, 5.8 cm, from the Eagle’s Nest mine, Placer County, California. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesGold, Quartz

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions5.8 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUSA, California, Eagle's Nest Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 224

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Barratt L. Phillips

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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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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.

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