Lot 1475
LARGE GOLD IN QUARTZ NUGGET. A large and attractive gold in quartz nugget weighing 13.50 troy ounces; It is possibly from the Republic District, Washington. The miner who found this (now deceased) workrd in this district for over a decade. It measures 3 x 2.75 x 1.5" and has unusual colors. Large nuggets from this locale are quite rare. This specimen has a measured specific gravity of 5.7 (a weight in water of 345.4 grams, dry weight of 419.8 grams) and has a calculated contained gold content of 8.78 troy ounces.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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