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Placer Gemstones
December 2001 by Edgar B. Heylmun, PhD
Only the so-called “precious gems” will be considered in this article. They are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. A “gem” must be rare, hard, and durable, and possess a unique color or quality in order to be classified as a gem.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Bawl Mill
March 2014
• ObamaCare likely to drive unemployment numbers higher
• Thou shalt not covet they neighbor's budget
• 646 consecutive strikeouts
• ObamaCare likely to drive unemployment numbers higher
• Thou shalt not covet they neighbor's budget
• 646 consecutive strikeouts
Dairy Farmer Hits Pay Dirt
April 2000
Gary Tainter sold his herd of dairy cows two years ago to dig for gold, and so far his venture is paying off.
Gary Tainter sold his herd of dairy cows two years ago to dig for gold, and so far his venture is paying off.
Remote Throttle Benefits Dredgers
August 2008
I had been waiting my turn somewhat patiently to spend an afternoon at Terry Stapp’s workshop in San Bernardino, California, to build a remote throttle for my dredge engine.
I had been waiting my turn somewhat patiently to spend an afternoon at Terry Stapp’s workshop in San Bernardino, California, to build a remote throttle for my dredge engine.
Placer PGMs in Alaska
January 2000
The state of Alaska is huge, over twice the size of Texas, with most of the population in just a few towns. The northern third of the state is north of the Arctic Circle, and vast regions are only sparsely populated.
The state of Alaska is huge, over twice the size of Texas, with most of the population in just a few towns. The northern third of the state is north of the Arctic Circle, and vast regions are only sparsely populated.
The Bawl Mill
January 2007
• Take the money and run...
• Blame it on the kid
• A cheap dinner date...
• For the couple who has everything...
• Take the money and run...
• Blame it on the kid
• A cheap dinner date...
• For the couple who has everything...
How to Get Started as a Gold Prospector
February 2008
The surging price of gold is attracting a whole new generation of prospectors who are looking to find a bit of natural gold out in the hills. It’s certainly a lot different than it was six or eight years ago when gold was stuck below $300 per ounce.
The surging price of gold is attracting a whole new generation of prospectors who are looking to find a bit of natural gold out in the hills. It’s certainly a lot different than it was six or eight years ago when gold was stuck below $300 per ounce.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
December 2006
• Election fallout
• Bad news in Bolivia
• Election fallout
• Bad news in Bolivia
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