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Ask The Experts: “Energy” coming from black sand?
January 2017 by Chris Ralph
Q: I have a question/request regarding some black sand left from my Dad’s prospecting days.
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• Are these gold amounts large enough to interest a mining company?
Ask The Experts - Looking for help smelting gold
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Treating ore with a plasma torch or shock waves?
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What are these rocks?
Ask The Experts—Iridium
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: 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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Problems finding gold with a detector
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