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Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology / Re: Do these rocks contain gold?

« on: 22/06/2020 21:20:15 »

... Why is there no rust in the other parts of the rock where it also has shiny flakes ...

The distribution of water wasn't uniform throughout the rock.
Water is better able to seep between some layers (strata) in the rock.

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Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology / Re: Do these rocks contain gold?

« on: 22/06/2020 19:19:00 »

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Gold doesn't bleed rust, but pyrite ("fool's gold"), will ...


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Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology / Re: Do these rocks contain gold?

« on: 22/06/2020 15:43:15 »

Hi Tree_adventurer 02. Welcome to TNS. 

I'm no expert, either; just an erstwhile amateur.  My initial impression would not be hopeful as far as gold is concerned, but some more details about the specimens, and where you found them, might give our experts a better chance of making an assessment.