Gold, Quartz from USA, California, Placer County, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Min - image 1
Gold, Quartz from USA, California, Placer County, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Min - image 2

Gold, Quartz from USA, California, Placer County, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Min

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Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography
Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography
Budapest, Hungary
0 for sale·Member since 2025

Splendid crystalline gold on quartz matrix from an old find. Ex-Anton Watzl Minerals specimen (with old German label of "Michigan Bluff"

Product details

Species
Gold, QuartzAbout Gold →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 3.1 x 1.8 cm
Added on08/07/2025
Locality
USA, California, Eagle's Nest MineRegional guide →
Repairsstabilised on one crystal

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral PhotographyNot 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
Eagle’s Nest gold — crystallized native gold from California’s Michigan Bluff, prized for sharp octahedra in quartz, vivid color, and high collector appeal.