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So there's a bit of a story behind these. My great great grandparents use to be rock hounds their property has multiple sheds just full of various crystals and just interesting rocks they liked the look of. The property has been abandoned for about 40 years and my great grandmother who now owns...

I found these rocks on private property in the eastern / north eastern US. I choose not to be more specific bc of certain state laws regarding minerals of value. I have a hunch about some, but would like the opinion of more seasoned collectors. Please let me know your opinion on the following...

When I set out researching this project I started with the premise of trying to find a place with amazing geology, minimal legal or major safety issues, and above all lots of placer gold. I continued trying to figure out the best ways to finance the first phase of my company which would be the...