Not my find. Big gold found in Sonora!

[XtreasureX]

This was found by a friend and fellow "gambusino". It was found in a trashy tailings pile from a commercial miner. He would carefully remove the trash and this beauty was the reward. It weighs 530 grams. The gold was around 200 grams. Enjoy.

 

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[russau]

That sure looks like a "KEEPER" to me ! CONGRATS to your friend !

 

[Wiggler]

I think I would have soiled my britches !!

 

[Rail Dawg]

We can all imagine the excitement of finding that one!

 

[XtreasureX]

This nugget in particular was covered in caliche. When it was found it was almost white and looked like a normal rock. It takes a moment to figure it out. Just little bits of gold poke through.
It becomes obvious at a point that it's a significant amount of gold but it's a mystery. Also, the Mexicans have a different way of getting excited, more subdued. They wait until they sell and get paid. Then get rip roaring drunk to celebrate. I think there is a video of the first acid wash. I'll try and round it up.

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

Any luck?

 

[WaterScoop]

Sweet!

 

[Lanny in AB]

Booyahh!

That's what dreams are made of right there!!

All the best,

Lanny