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Gold From the Eureka Mine
 
A large gold formation. From the Eureka Mine, Tuolumne County, California. The height is approximately 7", and the weight 454.7 grams. Used in a popular Smithsonian poster. From the gem and mineral collections of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Last modified 2026-08-09 MZ Smithsonian photos by Dane A. Penland
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