Gold: Sixteen-to-One mine, Sierra County, California USA

Description

Species: Native Gold

Locality: 16 to 1 Mine (Sixteen-to-One Mine), Alleghany, Alleghany Mining District, Sierra County, California, USA

Size: 4.8 x 3 x 1 cm. (21.37 grams)

Ex. Robert Lindegger Collection

This is a superb specimen of well-crystallized gold from an unusual California locality, the famous Sixteen-to-One mine in the Alleghany mining district. Good gold specimens from this iconic locality are quite hard to get, and this beautiful, aesthetic example displays wonderfully from both sides. Good luster, sharp crystals, and an aesthetic form make this a choice California gold! Ex. Robert Lindegger collection of Toronto Ontario. Mark Cross photo.