Manzanita Mine, Cherry Hill deposit, Wilbur Springs, Sulphur Creek Dist., Coast Ranges, Colusa Co., California

7.3 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm

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A very unusual and interesting specimen on which small, elongated Gold crystals with a herringbone, arborescent habit have grown on the surface of dull, black colored Metacinnabar. The detail of the crystals must be viewed under magnification in order to fully observe the intricate crystal habit. The specimen is from a location from which specimens are rarely available. Despite an extensive description of the history of ore production for the location on mindat.org, no pictures have been posted.

Condition: Good

Flaws: Nothing Appreciable

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From California and Nevada | Gold and Silver | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 300 and 499 Dollars