Prospecting & Detecting
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May 2016 by Chris Ralph
• Can I get advice on a hard rock property in Calaveras County, California?
All About Quartz—Part I
One of the first minerals most prospectors learn to recognize is quartz, because, in the right circumstances, it can be an excellent indicator mineral for prospectors. Quartz is common, easy to identify, and is often associated with gold and other valuable metal deposits.
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Now Is The Time For Exploration
I’ve been following the precious metals for decades, and I haven’t seen a move this powerful in many years.
So, Where's The Gold?—Finding Gold Detectors Miss

Coprolite—A Prospector's Tale

A Lesson In Underwater Sniping
Of course, I know a bit about crevicing, but Steve seems to really have a knack for it, and I’m all about continual learning. I can always learn a few tricks from the pros.
Arizona's Youngest...and Oldest Prospector

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