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Gold on Quartz

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

Product details

Species
Gold, QuartzAbout Gold →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Eagle's Nest MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 224

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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
Eagle’s Nest gold — crystallized native gold from California’s Michigan Bluff, prized for sharp octahedra in quartz, vivid color, and high collector appeal.