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Spotting Fool’s Gold: Pyrite, Mica, and Other Imposters

       Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree     by Goldminingtips Admin How to Spot Fool’s Gold It is understandable for a gold prospector to celebrate finding rocks with a shiny appearance in their gold pan; thinking that they have found gold.  Before celebrating your find, you should make sure that you have actually found real gold and not one of the rocks that are often mistaken for gold.  In this blog, we explore some of the rocks that are often mistaken for to gold.  We also provide some useful information to help you identify if you found a material that looks like gold but is not.  Why Learn How to Identify Fool's Gold? Although some rocks / materials can be mistaken for gold due to their metallic appearance, if you know what to look for, and how to do proper tests, you shall be able to easily distinguish between fool's gold, and other worthless material, and gold.  This shall allow you to co...

Where to Find Gold in Washington: A Prospector's Guide for Beginners

       Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree     by Goldminingtips Admin Where to Find Gold in Washington: Top Sites & Pro Tips Whether you are thinking of starting your gold prospecting journey for the first time, or are an experienced prospector who has found many gold nuggets, Washington's rugged landscapes and historic gold districts offer exceptional opportunities to search for gold while enjoying the beautiful scenery.  Recent studies rank Washington as #2 in the U.S.  for gold density, with 34.17 gold locations per 1,000 square miles and over 2,271 documented gold sites.   The state’s compact size (66,455 sq miles) concentrates these opportunities, making it a premier destination for modern prospectors.   More recent reports suggest the State could be the location of a new gold rush after a Canadian mining company announced that the State is sitting on billions of dollars of gold. *  ...