History & Geology
Are There Tertiary Channels in the Eastern U.S. Gold Belts??
March 2024 by Matthew Hospodar
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How to Recognize Hard Rock Gold Ores
I regularly get inquiries along the line of: “Hey, I found this rock, and I think it might be gold ore. How can I tell?” Prospectors are always on the lookout for gold-bearing rocks that may be the source of any nearby placer gold.
Gold in Quartz
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Diary of a Diamond Prospector
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Flood Plain Gold Deposits—What Are They Really?
We just completed a trip to another river, and yes, there was definite movement and redistribution of gravels, and other prospectors have seen this as well.
Electrum: Gold and Silver Together
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Associated Gold Placers of the Comstock
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The Many Facets of Iron
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