Detail View: Image Archives: Thick loop of Gold on a matrix of limonitic dolostone. Known as "The Groundhog"
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File Name:
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EGM.186.jpg
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catalog number:
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EGM.186
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collection:
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Geology
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title:
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Thick loop of Gold on a matrix of limonitic dolostone. Known as "The Groundhog"
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creator:
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Richard M. Wicker
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creator type:
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photographer
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creator:
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Clayton Powers
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creator type:
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creator of digital collection
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description:
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Thick loop of Gold on a matrix of Limonite. Nicknamed "The Groundhog" probably because of being found in the Groundhog Mine on Battle Mountain, Gilman Mining District in Eagle County, Colorado. This specimen is considered only one of four specimens in the world of this type.
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date:
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8/27/2014
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date type:
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date of photograph
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location:
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USA, Colorado, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
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modified:
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no
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format:
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image/jpg
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file size:
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3.45 MB
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source:
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born digital, Nikon D800 camera
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rights:
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use with permission Denver Museum of Nature and Science
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