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Photograph of NATIVE GOLDNATIVE GOLD
Au
Oriental mine, Alleghany, Sierra County, California

Natural "leaf" gold forms in narrow openings in rock and in essence can be considered a very flat crystal. This is one of many fine examples donated by the owner of the Oriental mine.

Size: 9 cm tall

Acquired: 1977 gift from Donald R. Dickey.

Disposition: On display in the Gold exhibit.

Catalog Number: 17231