Gold or not?

[Pekka]

Hello! I own small rock crushing plant here in Southern Finland. My friend called me few days ago and told me he thinks there might be some gold in my rocks. What do you think? Could this be real gold?I tried with magnet and no reaction. He also told me that he has made several tests and claims that gold it is. This material seen in pictures is from few pieces (few kilos) he took with him. Of cuorse there is some dirt with it still, but it looks like gold... What should I do next?

 

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[BAW]

When I find suspected gold flakes, I bite a piece between my front teeth. If it bends, it MIGHT be gold. If it crumbles or makes a crunching sound, it probably isn't.

 

[pepperj]

View attachment 2123185Hello! I own small rock crushing plant here in Southern Finland. My friend called me few days ago and told me he thinks there might be some gold in my rocks. What do you think? Could this be real gold?I tried with magnet and no reaction. He also told me that he has made several tests and claims that gold it is. This material seen in pictures is from few pieces (few kilos) he took with him. Of cuorse there is some dirt with it still, but it looks like gold... What should I do next?

Welcome to the forum Pekka
You should also post this in the gold forum on the site.
Lots of knowledgable folks that know what you should do next.

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[AU Seeker]

It looks like it could be gold in there....BUT it very hard to say that for sure just looking at photos.

You need to take it to a refiner and have it assayed, which will tell you for sure if it's gold and if so how much per ton, etc.

 

[cudamark]

When I find suspected gold flakes, I bite a piece between my front teeth. If it bends, it MIGHT be gold. If it crumbles or makes a crunching sound, it probably isn't.

To save your teeth if it isn't, I'd take a small chunk, put it on a hard surface, and tap on it with a hammer. Gold will flatten easily. Pyrite will shatter as will most other minerals that color.