Eagle’s Nest Mine, Placer Co., California Crystalline gold, a rarer occurrence than nugget gold, is prized by collectors. Many of the best crystalline gold specimens were recovered this famous mine in Placer County, located in California's gold district. Perched atop its white quartz matrix and displaying a wonderful geometric balance the specimen is naturally free-standing without any requirement for a base. With well-formed platelets and glistening patina, this very large, crystallized gold cluster has little competition as far as aesthetics are concerned. An excellent acquisition for either the serious gold or mineral collector. Measuring 3 ¾ x 4 x 1 ½ in.
Eagle’s Nest Mine, Placer Co., California Crystalline gold, a rarer occurrence than nugget gold, is prized by collectors. Many of the best crystalline gold specimens were recovered this famous mine in Placer County, located in California's gold district. Perched atop its white quartz matrix and displaying a wonderful geometric balance the specimen is naturally free-standing without any requirement for a base. With well-formed platelets and glistening patina, this very large, crystallized gold cluster has little competition as far as aesthetics are concerned. An excellent acquisition for either the serious gold or mineral collector. Measuring 3 ¾ x 4 x 1 ½ in.
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