Description/Interesting Notes:
A terrific old time example of native gold from California!!! This specimen hosts a significant showing of native gold
on quartz matrix!!! Upon close inspection with a loupe or scope, one can see that the native gold is actually crystalline - with
highly complex, compressed crystalline features!!! The native gold has a rich hue with areas of slightly reddish iridescent patina!!!
Upon close inspection, one can also see that there are some tiny crystals of brassy marcasite in association as well!!! This
specimen retains an old label that indicates it was mined in 1920!!! Rare old time material!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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