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Where and when in which state is gold found in nature​

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Gold is primarily found as the pure, native metal. Sylvanite and calaverite are gold-bearing minerals. Gold is usually found embedded in quartz veins, or placer stream gravel. It is mined in South Africa, the USA (Nevada, Alaska), Russia, Australia and Canada.
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notable states in the United States where gold is found include California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and South Dakota.

when:(gold rushes)

California (1848-1855)

Colorado (1858-1861)

Alaska (1896-1899)

South Dakota (1874-1877)

Georgia (1828-1849)

Montana (1862-1864)

Nevada (1859-1864)

Oregon (1851-1861)

North Carolina (1799-1848)

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