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September 2002 by Staff
A Test Grid Dredged for Gold Values
The evaluation must also consider the gold fineness or purity. The purity of the Sugardaddy nuggets is estimated at 850 fineness, meaning 85% is gold (Au), 12% is silver (Ag) with 3% being other gangue alloyed metal.
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In Pursuit of Gold & Silver in the Sierra Madres—The Tejeda Mines
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