Gold on Quartz

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specimen
Details
ColorsGold
Origin
Diltz Mine, Whitlock Mining Dist., Mariposa Co., California, USA
SizeSmall
Dimensions5.8 x 3.0 x 1.6 cm
Species
Description
A fine, bright and pure specimen of native gold, with stunning color and an intricate, biological looking shape. Likely an older specimen, as this location goes back to the 1800s. The previous owner was a dedicated gold collector, who purchased this from the late John Veevaert in 2010.