Not my find. Big gold found in Sonora!

XtreasureX · Jul 16, 2020

This was found by a friend and fellow "gambusino". It was found in a trashy tailings pile from a commercial miner. He would carefully remove the trash and this beauty was the reward. It weighs 530 grams. The gold was around 200 grams. Enjoy.

russau · Jul 16, 2020

That sure looks like a "KEEPER" to me ! :occasion14:

CONGRATS to your friend !

Wiggler · Jul 17, 2020

I think I would have soiled my britches !!

Rail Dawg · Jul 17, 2020

We can all imagine the excitement of finding that one!

XtreasureX · Jul 17, 2020

This nugget in particular was covered in caliche. When it was found it was almost white and looked like a normal rock. It takes a moment to figure it out. Just little bits of gold poke through.
It becomes obvious at a point that it's a significant amount of gold but it's a mystery. Also, the Mexicans have a different way of getting excited, more subdued. They wait until they sell and get paid. Then get rip roaring drunk to celebrate. I think there is a video of the first acid wash. I'll try and round it up.