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Fool's Gold? - I'm no expert

GoldPandemic		Posted : Thursday, 19 May 2016 7:11:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC) Posts: 350 Location: Auckland Thanks: 266 times Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)		Digging a hole today for a dead dog I came across what appears to be a natural gold vein. Even though it was nearly dark, you can see the glint in the hole ;) Here is a close up. With flash to show the colour:
		Treasure/coins: $1 Other artifacts: 1888 button Lead: 914g Copper: 46

1864hatter		Posted : Thursday, 19 May 2016 9:43:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		I am not sure what to make of this. I'm not sure that that completely fits the description of "natural gold vein".
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

gingerbreadman		Posted : Thursday, 19 May 2016 9:54:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		GP must have forgotten he planted them hoping they would grow :)

GoldPandemic		Posted : Friday, 20 May 2016 2:23:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC) Posts: 350 Location: Auckland Thanks: 266 times Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)		There is a bit of silver in there too, looks pretty pure to me ;)
		Treasure/coins: $1 Other artifacts: 1888 button Lead: 914g Copper: 46