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...
Facebook YouTube Share Tiktok Linktree by Goldminingtips Admin Metal Detector Comparison: Minelab Vanquish 340 vs. OKM Pulse Nova Choosing a metal detector that best meets your needs is not straightforward due to the wide range of options on the market. This post is aimed at making it easier for you to decide what type of metal detector meets your gold prospecting or treasure hunting goals. We shall be comparing two popular detectors you can find on the market. The first detector is the Minelab Vanquish 340 which is a VLF type, and the other detector is OKM Pulse Nova - a PI type detector. VLF Type: The Minelab Vanquish 340 Built for extreme depth and harsh terrains. - Weight : Heavy-duty at 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs). - Soil Handling : Unmatched in iron-infested soils or black sand. Zero ground balancing needed. - Water Use : Land-only. ...