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Classic gold from California! This specimen has all the distinct features that make Californian gold so special. Brilliant luster, deep pure yellow colour, beautiful leaf and crystal structures all around. The rear side is indeed equally fine and shiny. Especially the outlines of the golden leaves are flanked by numerous sharp crystals. 39 grams of pure gold fever!

Product details

SpeciesGold
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions0.9 x 5.6 x 8.3 cm
Added on01/22/2025
LocalityUSA, California, Eagle's Nest Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Anton Watzl MineralsNot 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
from Eagle’s Nest Mine, California — specimen-grade native gold with sharp octahedra and dendritic forms, prized for locality and pocket material.
Locality guide
Eagle's Nest Mine
A collector's guide to Eagle's Nest Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 187 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.