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MOTHER LODE PICTURE ROCK NATURAL QUARTZ & GOLD from MARIPOSA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA T he photo is an enlarged representation of the gold. Ruler shown is 1/4" wide (actual size) I f you have any questions, please ask them prior to bidding. S ometimes, you only get one crack at a trophy rock. This is one of those times. I list this as RED ROCK because of the incredible colors accenting this spectacular gemstone. Reddish & orange streaks slice through this dense quartz creating a truly unusual palette. If you expect to find anything like this elsew, lots of luck! C alifornia quartz and gold slab 4 mm uniform thickness & 1.12" long. R ich, heavy slab with the interconnecting oxidized veins of orange, magenta, and caramel has been cut from a larger piece. Stunning gemstone material with gold and the 'blood' of mining lore. This hasn't been vacuum-stabilized with OPTICON. Weight: 4.7 Gram - 73 Grains (Troy) Size: 30X19X4 mm Weight Conversions : 15.43 GRAINS = 1 GRAM 31.103 GRAMS = 1 TROY OUNCE 24 GRAINS = 1 PENNYWEIGHT (DWT) 20 DWT = 1 TROY OUNCE 480 GRAINS = 1 TROY OUNCE T he parent rock came from the famed Sierra Nevada Mtns. of California, the legendary MOTHER LODE. Gossan Intensely oxidized, weatd, or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein. In the classic gossan or iron cap all that remains is iron oxides and quartz often in the form of 'boxworks', quartz-lined cavities retaining the shape of the dissolved ore minerals. Frequently gossan appears as a red stain against the background rock and soil due to the abundance of oxidized iron. S & H U.S. BUYERS - S & H $3.95 (delivery confirmation & insurance included) INTNL. BUYERS - I ship by preferred USPS method. (see intnl. shipping calculator for 1 oz. pkg.) PAYMENTS For U.S. buyers: We accept paypal or money orders. For intnl. customers: We accept papal. Pay securely with any major credit card through www.paypal . Payment must be made within 7 days from close of auction. We ship as soon as funds clear. If you have questions, please ask them before bidding. REFUNDS We leave no stones unturned insuring our customers get what they bargained for. If you're not satisfied with this item, contact me. Then, if we can't come up with a solution to our problem, return item within 7 days in 'as purchased' condition for a refund (S & H not included. Thanks for checking out our digs. I hope you find rich ground ahead. Terra magnetics 73
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