Gold - USA, Mariposa County

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
specimen
Details
ColorsGold
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm
Species
Description
Bright lustrous sharply formed hoppered octahedral crystals of gold measuring to 0.7 cm in size forming a matrix less cluster. This this weighs 4.8 g. Previously in the noted thumbnail collection of Ralph Clark with his label and a picture of the specimen. Since the photo was taken a small piece has come off of one side of the specimen. This still is in great condition. Collected in June, 1996.
Origin