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Gold on Quartz

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Gold on quartz, 4.9 cm, Eagle’s Nest mine, Placer County, California. Ex Joel Bartsch collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

Species
Gold, QuartzAbout Gold →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Eagle's Nest MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 162

Known provenance

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