Is this the real deal or pyrite

smokedaddy

smokedaddy

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Mar 4, 2008
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Detector(s) used
Whites XLT Spectrum / Fisher 1266X / Minelab Sovereign Elite/ Garrett AT/Pro
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting

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kayakpat

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Mar 31, 2013
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280
Detector(s) used
Bounty Hunter
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
nice rocks, I can't tell from the photos, if they are pyrite (probably), I never saw a chunk like that, and if its gold congratulations. Either way nice find
 

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Bonaro

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Aug 9, 2004
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Detector(s) used
Minelab Xterra 70, Minelab SD 2200d, 2.5", 3", 4"and several Keene 5" production dredges, Knelson Centrifuge, Gold screw automatic panner
Primary Interest:
Prospecting
Poke at it with a screwdriver tip. Gold is soft and will dent or peel off in shavings. Pyrite is hard and brittle and will shatter
 

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