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The Geology of Gold

What is Gold?

What is Gold? A summary of the physical properties, occurrence and uses of gold.

Gifts That Rock

Gifts That Rock - What are the most popular gift items in the Geology.com store?

Fool*s Gold

Fool*s Gold is a name used for pyrite when its brassy color fools people looking for gold.

Most Important Tool

Gold Prospecting

Gold Prospecting - Some history, geography and geology of gold prospecting by USGS.

Gold Panning Kits

Gold Pans and Panning Kits - classifiers, snuffer bottles. Learn how to pan for gold!

Uses of Gold

Uses of Gold The unique properties of gold make it ideally suited for many industrial uses.

Gold

Gold A history of gold uses, mining and prospecting over thousands of years.

Videos: Panning Gold

How to Pan for Gold Learn about panning by watching four experienced panners.

Gold Books

Gold Books Fifty books that will help you find gold. For beginning and experienced prospectors.

Waterproof Paper

Waterproof Paper - Don't take chances with your field notes and maps. Use waterproof paper.

Geology Tools

Geology Tools - Hammers, field bags, hand lenses, maps, hardness picks, gold pans.