I went gold panning today (first time) and found what I think are 2 very small gold nuggets. Im not 100% sure though because theres black marking around the edges of it. I’m just wondering if this is actually gold or is it’s something else. Thanks guys
Looks like mica mate (fools gold)
Thank you. Tested it and it just completely crumbled in my fingers haha.
The first thing I ever found did exactly the same the learning process has begun though
Hi Thory, Always remember gold is heavy, so will be the last thing to move in your pan, even the smaller flakes will stay put while gravels the same size will move.
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Thats right, so the mica would just wash out if y u
usually there is no mistaking gold, it is usually bright and shinny if its been washed around a bit.