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Gold crystal, 6mm, from Ganes Creek mine, Innoko district, Yukon-Koyukuk Borough, Alaska, discovered while I was slicing a 10-ounce placer nugget for Dave Rankin. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesGold
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Alaska
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 35
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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 Alaska
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Locality guide
Alaska
Alaska, USA - a vast mineral province, producing native gold, rare platinum-group minerals, garnets, and copper ores; frontier geology prized by collectors.