GeoJack Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I don't know about you guys (and gals) but I normally have a favorite find or nugget I tend to carry with me to share. Here is my newest favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennM Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 That is a nice one! Would put it in some protection to keep it from getting banged or squashed.Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jeff Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Sweet indeed...but looks too fragile to be handled much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Man, that is beautiful!I think that would be my favorite also Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Nnice one Jack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49goldrushtradingpost Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 calcite or quartz in gold Geo? What ever, it's beautiful!Rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Rosy quartz / mica that has been in some solution so the quartz is funny looking. Yep, I protect it as it is very fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Outstanding and thanks for sharing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Righteous all gnarly and convaluted with a good mix. Fantastic species,would look good in a showcase with a magnifier top to expose more details-cool find-get MORE-John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I like it too. How long of a soak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 couple of days in Glass Etch Bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nice Jack, but I am still partial to the one you use for your avatar. I found an area or "patch" with about 3 ounces of gold very similar to that you show in this post and the nuggets/specimens (largest was 3/4 oz) would crumble if you were not careful cleaning them leaving fine gold and crystalline wire looking gold that was very pretty like yours. Is that solid and etched or natural? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ten49 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Was that found at the mine? looks great, showingit to Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Bill,Arboresent / leaf gold that I clean up with Glass Etch Bath and a soft tooth brush. Pocket quartz outcropping that was worked back in the day and this nugget was from the tailing pile. This one was solid with only a minor amount of quartz to clean up. After the tailing pile is completely worked I plan on running the pile through a trommel to get the loose gold (50 / 100 mesh). Then, down I go to see what they left behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I am betting you will do well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 GJ what is Glass Etch Bath??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Used to etch designs into glass for decorative purposes and for putting VIN numbers in vehicle glass parts to reduce theft.Eats quartz like it does glass. Slower process than hydrofluoric but safer.Here is the site of my success. Named it the Big Ketch Mine as I hope to buy a Big Ketch some day with the output and sail away in the Caribbean during the winter months. I can dream can't I? You can see the original pit behind the rake.I take it down 4" at a time, rake it out, scan with detector. Move it down the hill, scan again. Rake smooth prior to next pull, scan again. Small stuff is usually found on the last rake prior to pulling another layer. GB II with small coil.Moved about 4 yards of material so far with just that four prong cultivator and a metal rake. Only put in an hour or so each time at the end of the day. Sure makes that cold beer taste great washing the red dirt away.Dated the original dig with a button from a coat I found and blasting cap fragments (no wires). Found the dude's knife as well with all the blades broke off. Very little trash to speak of, almost all signals lead to AU.Very fine loose gold in the 100 mesh and smaller range I need to deal with at some point. Trommel and recovery system to be determined.Any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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