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Gold on quartz
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Munich
Spectacular and quite rare specimen of Native Gold on Quartz matrix!
This incredible specimen is one of the most attractive miniatures I've seen from the small
and pretty much obscure Gold discovered at the Olive Grove Prospect which I am told was found during the digging of a water well.
This fine specimen displays highly lustrous, semi-crystalline layers of richly colored Gold, both front and back, atop a small matrix of white to banded Quartz.
Location: Olive Grove Prospect, Mariposa County, California., USA
Measures: 6.0 x 3.8 x 1.2 cm in total size.
And many thanks to Laszlo Kupi from Finemineralphotography for this fantastic shot! @finemineralphotography
Product details
Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.8 x 1.2 cm
Added on06/13/2025
Locality
RepairsNo reparis or restorations.
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/2025 | Mineral Andy | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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