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The Geology of Gold


A collection of articles on the geology, mining, prospecting and history of gold.


What is Gold?
What is Gold?
What is Gold? A summary of the physical properties, occurrence and uses of gold.
Fool*s Gold
Fool*s Gold
Fool*s Gold is a name used for pyrite when its brassy color fools people looking for gold.
Gold Prospecting
Gold Prospecting
Gold Prospecting - Some history, geography and geology of gold prospecting by USGS.
Gold Panning Kits
Gold Pans
Gold Pans and Panning Kits - classifiers, snuffer bottles. Learn how to pan for gold!
Uses of Gold
Uses of Gold
Uses of Gold The unique properties of gold make it ideally suited for many industrial uses.
Gold
Gold
Gold A history of gold uses, mining and prospecting over thousands of years.
Most Important Tool
The most important gold prospecting tool
The most important gold prospecting tool Is not a gold pan.
Videos: Panning Gold
How to Pan for Gold
How to Pan for Gold Learn about panning by watching four experienced panners.
Gifts That Rock
Gifts That Rock
Gifts That Rock - What are the most popular gift items in the Geology.com store?
Gold Books
Gold Books
Gold Books Fifty books that will help you find gold. For beginning and experienced prospectors.
Waterproof Paper
Waterproof Paper
Waterproof Paper - Don't take chances with your field notes and maps. Use waterproof paper.
Geology Tools
Geology Tools
Geology Tools - Hammers, field bags, hand lenses, maps, hardness picks, gold pans.