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Surprising Results from Backyard Gold Testing!

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector 28:10

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Rich Ore found grinding and testing samples. One of the challenges in the field is identifying the "good stuff" in ores. This video explores testing various quartz samples to determine their gold content, focusing on if they contain any gold. Watch as I show you the process I use to field test for gold ore.
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