⭐ Alluvial Show n Tell
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Surely he doesnt throw it back after the photo and then catches it again next time :lol:moeee said:
When your on a patch your on it :Y:
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That's the stuff goldface :Y: :Y: :Y:
Very pretty Goldface and very golden.
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Clean as a whistle :Y: :Y:Goldface said:
Alluival is usually golden gold shiny clean :Y: , i was referring to how clean you have got it :Y: i cant see a single spec of sand 
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Top effort Jamie. Do you ever get any gemstones that are worth keeping?
aussiefarmer said:Alluival is usually golden gold shiny clean :Y: , i was referring to how clean you have got it :Y: i cant see a single spec of sand
Ahhh ok I understand. probably took me just as long to get the sand and stuff out as it did getting it in the first place.
I tend to be pretty anal with stuff like that! Thanks for the feedback
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Cool looking gold Goldface. Top effort
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Goldface said:
Thanks Goldface, I use the 8 inch Goldrat highbanker with a battery operated pump - just digging in gravels.
jamiealdridge said:Goldface said:
Thanks Goldface, I use the 8 inch Goldrat highbanker with a battery operated pump - just digging in gravels.
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Cool thanks for the response mate! Good to see others setups as that's one of my next steps to this addiction. Cheers
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Trusted said:
Hi there - no, dont come across any gemstones where I dig. Cheers
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Goldface said:jamiealdridge said:Goldface said:
Thanks Goldface, I use the 8 inch Goldrat highbanker with a battery operated pump - just digging in gravels.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...4745_913f5603-894c-42c5-b568-87ecb020cf4a.jpg
Cool thanks for the response mate! Good to see others setups as that's one of my next steps to this addiction. Cheers
Its good gear and Dustin who sells them is a pleasure to deal with.
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Jamie has obviously researched very well and deserves to bring home the bacon as a reward. :money: :money: :money: :money: :money: :money: :money: :money: :money: :money:
One thing we learn from this forum is that the old timers were very thorough and relentless, but on occasion they did miss pockets. I was reading some old reports on Trove of daily takes from The Meroo and its tributaries, it was staggering to read of alluvial hauls of upwards of 140 grams per pan.
You can never begrudge a fellow prospector for stumbling on a patch that probably should have been cleaned out in 1854 but for some twist of fate was missed.
I bet Jamie comes home from a days work bloody sore and in need of a soak in radox but hes always gonna bring home more than someone who does not put the time into researching where the gold should be and how to read a creek or the person who puts it off until next weekend because they have to catch up for a latte.
Makes me keen to get out next weekend, as this moving house business has truly drained me, time to fill up the tanks again out on the river :Y:
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AussieChris is spot on, a lot of it is about research research research. Trove, geo vic mapping, geo vic mining reports and maps going back to the 1800s.
I love the research, especially Trove. The old newspapers are fascinating.
But youve got to get out and dig dig dig. On a sunny day like today it was pure heaven being out in the bush. The gold was a bonus.
I love the research, especially Trove. The old newspapers are fascinating.
But youve got to get out and dig dig dig. On a sunny day like today it was pure heaven being out in the bush. The gold was a bonus.
Are you sure ?Goldface said:
Best you go weigh it again
The most I ever got was almost 0.3 grams and it looked nowhere near the amount you have in that vial
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Twas 0.14 grams. I wish my scales lied and they upped the weight and value, but they do not unfortunately.
I'm reasonable with cameras, phone takes a decent photo also. Still had a great day out. The gold was a pleasant bonus. Cheers
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