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Description: Gold Locality: Ibex Mine (Little Johnnie Mine), Breece Hill, Leadville, Leadville District, Lake County, Colorado, USA (Locality at mindat.org) Size: miniature, 3.3 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm Gold This old-time gold is completely crystallized and from the latter half of the 19th century when gold and silver mining was at its apex in this historically important district. It has a matte luster and exquisite crystallization characteristic of the locality, and has not been burned clean to enhance the lustre - it retains its original patina. It is quite possible that this lighter color is the result of a very minor silver content in the specimen. Ex. David and Emily Stoudt Collection.
Title: Gold-d06-206a
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