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October 2014 by Chris Ralph
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Estimating the gold content of ores with gold, quartz and other minerals?
Ask The Experts: Is there a safe DIY alternative to cyanide or mercury for extraction?
Q: With safety as a given, what can the average miner, or Joe-blow greenhorn do to identify and extract some metals or minerals with off-the-shelf products or natural ingredients?
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• Where would I find a map for the Western states on high silica sand deposits?
The Portable XRF Gun
While there is no metal detector that will see only gold, there is a device that can reliably distinguish gold from lead, copper, iron or other metals. It is an X-Ray fluorescence tester, sometimes called an XRF gun.
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• Reopening closed areas
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Questions regarding patented and unpatented mining claims and the legal rights surrounding them.
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