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Ask The Experts—Difference between a Geiger counter and scintillator
October 2011 by Chris Ralph
Would you explain the difference between a Geiger counter and a scintillator and how they operate in uranium prospecting?Additional articles that might interest you...
Ask The Experts—Iridium
December 2010
Q: I believe I have found a deposit that contains iridium. What can you tell me about iridium? Are there any tests I can do in the field to confirm it is iridium? How much is iridium worth? Where can I get it assayed? Can I refine it myself?
Q: I believe I have found a deposit that contains iridium. What can you tell me about iridium? Are there any tests I can do in the field to confirm it is iridium? How much is iridium worth? Where can I get it assayed? Can I refine it myself?
Ask the Experts—Looking up mining claims on the Internet
December 2011
Q: Is there an Internet source ... that one can access to review which claims and at which location are the claims that BLM administrators close each year?
Q: Is there an Internet source ... that one can access to review which claims and at which location are the claims that BLM administrators close each year?
Ask The Experts—Where can I find information on the Abby mine?
May 2011
Q: I would like to know where I can find information on the Abby mine located at Hildreth, CA.
Q: I would like to know where I can find information on the Abby mine located at Hildreth, CA.
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December 2013
Why are there no maps of the so-called mining districts?
Why are there no maps of the so-called mining districts?
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• Sweep speed and sensitivity settings for a GPX-4500
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February 2016
How do I extract my gold from this ore?
How do I extract my gold from this ore?
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