Define word "gold stringer"

[gold flake]

Hi all
Can you define the words "small gold stringer " for me.
Even n picture will do
Is a stringer the same as n vein?

 

[DesertNuggets]

Yes, a stringer is a small vein. It can be as small as only an inch or two in size.

 

[tweeta_bear]

if im not mistaken its the head on a metal detector.

 

[tweeta_bear]

oops sorry i miss read it

 

[Hoser John]

WIKILINKS PROVIDES ALL as can be a placer paystreak also-John

 

[gold flake]

what do you mean Hoser John?
Would i be able to pick it up with a metal detector? or wat would the best way to find it?