Mockingbird Mine (Talc & Lacy claim), Colorado area, Whitlock Mining District, Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock Mining District, Mariposa County, California, USA 4.3 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm Formerly in the collections of Will Johnson, and Andrew K. Ford. Crystallized Gold specimens from California are a treasure to behold. Exhibiting excellent luster, color, and crystallization, the quality of specimens from the California localities are in many cases unrivaled. This marvel of a specimen came out of one of the most famous California Gold mines in history, the Mockingbird Mine. The Mockingbird Mine is known to have produced specimens that display exceptionally good crystallization, which can be seen with this piece here. The crystals are so well defined, and aren’t all lumped and intertwined together. Additionally the luster and color of the piece is optimal.