Specimen gold from the Olinghouse District Washoe County, Nevada.

From: Rocks & Minerals | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Kleine, Scott | Copyright information

The Olinghouse district has produced many hundreds of very fine and unusual wire and nestlike, wiry aggregate old specimens. Behind the discovery and distribution of these beautiful pieces is a story that bears telling, one that includes memorable experiences at Olinghouse that span a ten-year period.

Location

This district is located about 35 miles east of Reno, near the town of Wadsworth. To get there, go through Wadsworth, via I-80 from Reno, toward Pyrami...

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