Question Is Hematite The same as Black Sand

[triple d]

Do you treat hematite the same as black sand. I know it takes a stronger magnet. To pull it out of the cons. But is it worth keeping. To process like black sands. To get the gold out of it.

 

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[fowledup]

Yep, Hematite, Magnetite (both are iron oxides), and gold coated in iron oxides are the make up of Black Sands. Depends on the person. Some stop processing after they have removed the visible gold, and others consider it a challenge and worth their time and effort to extract everything they can. A factor in your decision is how much gold is in your black sands (cons)? You can shake and bake, or soak it in muriatic acid or vinegar for an hour or so and see how much more gold you get, and if its worth your time. Do a search there are plenty of how to's for this. You can also send your cons to someone else for processing. I process out the visible gold and save the rest by dumping them in the flower beds. Then I can grab a pan full to have some fun with on a rainy day or keep as my savings account for my ancient days.

 

[GoldpannerDave]

Do you treat hematite the same as black sand. I know it takes a stronger magnet. To pull it out of the cons. But is it worth keeping. To process like black sands. To get the gold out of it.

Black sands include all sorts of minerals, like ilmenite (a titanium iron oxide), magnetite, hematite, and other iron minerals.

Fowledup gave you a good summary to answer your other questions. BTW, I save mine until I get enough to process.

 

[goldenIrishman]

Then I can grab a pan full to have some fun with on a rainy day or keep as my savings account for my ancient days.

So you going to start working those next week Fowled? Sorry man... I just couldn't help myself you have to admit you left yourself WIDE open for that one!

 

[fowledup]

Yes I did, and yes I may! You were saying that cause it might rain here tomorrow right?