Wire Gold
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Wire gold, 5cm, from the Ground Hog mine, Gilman, Eagle County, Colorado. Found in 1878. Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History collection; Harold and Erica Van Pelt photo.
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SpeciesGold
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Idarado Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 180
- Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 27
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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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