Crystallized Gold on Quartz. 16 to 1 Mine (Sixteen-to-One Mine; Original Sixteen-to-One Mine). Alleghany, Alleghany Mining...

Description

Crystallized Gold on Quartz
16 to 1 Mine (Sixteen-to-One Mine; Original Sixteen-to-One Mine)
Alleghany, Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District)
Sierra Co., California, USA

This specimen of crystallized Gold on Quartz is quite aesthetic and has some particular attributes. This offering consists of a stark white chalky Quartz with a "vein" of sharp and vibrant crystallized Gold over its rocky surface. The Gold has nice color, and the 16 to 1 Mine is definitely an iconic American locality. The piece has a total weight of 54.5 grams.
Measurements: 1.59 x 1.52 x 1.78 inches (4.03 x 3.86 x 4.53 cm), weighs 54.5 grams

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