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July 2013 by Chris Ralph
Q: How can I locate good places to prospect and meet like-minded individuals at the same time?Ask The Experts—Precious metals in water?
How can I determine if there are precious metals in the groundwater?
Ask The Experts: What indicator rocks should I be looking for in northern Nevada?
Q: Can you tell us what the indicator rocks are? I’ve looked at the nearby digs and pushes that were made for gold and it looks like we’re digging on some similar material...
Ask The Experts: How do I identify gold in hard rock that may be mixed with other metals?
Q: Aside from the softness scratch test and other methods of identification, what feedback would you have on identifying gold in hard rock that may be mixed with other metals that affect its color?
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