Gold
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Gold (the “Fricot Nugget,” collected in 1865), 32 cm, from the Grit mine, Eldorado County, California. James Patton photo, as it appeared on a wrap-around cover of the Mineralogical Record’s second “Gold Issue” in January 1987.
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SpeciesGold
SizeMuseum
Dimensions32.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 64
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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.Regional guide
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