Any tips on what to associate gold with other than Quartz.

[goldentruth]

I have been searching creek areas and anybody have clues what minerals to look for besides quartz. I've moved some boulders to find buck shot underneath. Well I got good excercise. I found some Iorn rings but no gold. I check crevices with my Whites GMT Goldmaster but no dice. Any tips out there from members.

 

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[jmoller99]

Look for the book 'Fist Fulls of Gold' by Chris Ralph. Lots of great information. Quartz is not always associated with gold.

( Fists Full Of Gold: Chris Ralph, John ODell: 9780984269204: Amazon.com: Books )

 

[goldentruth]

Look for the book 'Fist Fulls of Gold' by Chris Ralph. Lots of great information. Quartz is not always associated with gold.

( Fists Full Of Gold: Chris Ralph, John ODell: 9780984269204: Amazon.com: Books )

Thanks Partner. That is great help, I'm sure this info will help. Have a super Day & Good Luck With your next search.

 

[TerryC]

As mentioned above, Ralph's book is EXCELLENT! It has the most concise chapters I have seen on gold geology, under one cover, that you will find. It is well written in layman's terms. I also like the Smithsonian's field book on ROCKS AND MINERALS. Learn to recognize the pyrites... arsenopyrite (arsenic-iron sulfide) Chalcopyrite (iron-copper sulfide) Iron pyrite (iron sulfide) Galena (lead sulfide). Also Shoryl (black tourmaline). Actually, these and other minerals are more closely associated with gold than quartz. There is a long list. You've got some studying to do! TTC

 

[goldentruth]

As mentioned above, Ralph's book is EXCELLENT! It has the most concise chapters I have seen on gold geology, under one cover, that you will find. It is well written in layman's terms. I also like the Smithsonian's field book on ROCKS AND MINERALS. Learn to recognize the pyrites... arsenopyrite (arsenic-iron sulfide) Chalcopyrite (iron-copper sulfide) Iron pyrite (iron sulfide) Galena (lead sulfide). Also Shoryl (black tourmaline). Actually, these and other minerals are more closely associated with gold than quartz. There is a long list. You've got some studying to do! TTC

Thanks TerryC., for your input I am always open to learning everyday.
Like in the Steven Segal Move Quote: "Chance favors a prepaired mind"!!! My saying: Nothing like having enough ammo for the hunt. Peace and have a nice Easter 2013 friend.

 

[TerryC]

Thank you, for the Easter wishes, Golden. I am FAR from knowing enough about prospecting. I am always looking for more knowledge. Take care, my friend. Terry

 

[Steve Herschbach]

Quartz is good. Ironstone is good. Quartz and ironstone is better. And I have found a lot of gold where neither occurred. Gold is where you find it.

 

[goldentruth]

Quartz is good. Ironstone is good. Quartz and ironstone is better. And I have found a lot of gold where neither occurred. Gold is where you find it.

Thank you Steve for your great input. No wonder I find alot of quartz & Iron rocks in the gold tailings. Sometimes I find a beautiful green rock when wet looks like a jade, I just collect those for fun too. Have a nice Easter tomorrow, Goldentruth.