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That depends on the location. The gold miners in California in 1849-1855 were able to "pan" gold dust from the rivers, or use "placer" mining techniques to wash dirt from the hillsides and into "rockers" that would separate gold dust from lighter dirt in the water. Later miners used picks and shovels and actually dug through "hard rock" to get to the gold veins.
In fact, even now (2015) there are still "gold panners" trying to sort gold dust out of the river mud on many California rivers. Some families go "gold mining" on weekends, sometimes bringing home $200 worth of gold dust in a day's work.
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Why didn't Aboriginals use or mine gold?
Unlike Europeans, Aborigines were not materialistic, and had little need of gold. It could not be eaten; it could not be worn; it could not provide shelter; you could not get water out of it. It simply had no relevance for them.
Why did people need denim jeans?
People needed Denim jeans because in the California gold rush people needed something strong enough that they dont rip easily then denim jeans came out and people bought them with the gold they have earned.
That dose gold fever make people do?
first off gold fever is not an actual disease. it's a mental state. it's the obsessive need to find gold. and to amass as much of it as possible.
Why did Spain need gold?
Spain needed gold because there mines were running out of gold
Why was gold and salt important to West Africa?
The human body can survive without gold, but it can't without salt. Salt was needed in their diet although it was easier to obtain then gold:While salt was an important part of people's diets, it was no easier to mine than gold. It was more present in some countries than others. Salt is also a preservative which keeps another part of their diet MEAT preserved. This is how it worked in a nutshell.
What do you use to mine gold with in mine craft?
You need an iron pickaxe or better to mine gold. Ironically, a gold pickaxe will not be able to mine itself.
What are facts about Australian gold fields for the rush?
You need a license to mine for gold You can either get gold in the river or underground Chinese people have to pay more
How much would a good sized gold nugget be worth in the 1850s?
we need to know..... the value of gold nuggets found in the goldrush to todays value
How do you collect gold on minecraft?
You have to mine it using an Iron pick or better.
Why do you need to mine gold?
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What can you us e to mine gold in the game minecraft?
You need either an iron or diamond picaxe to mine gold ore
Did Lil flip the album you need mine went Gold?
No
Do you need a license to purchase gold from mine?
No, you dont need a liscence just money
How do you mine gold in minecraft pocket edition?
In pocket edition you'll need iron, gold or a diamond pickaxe.
Can obsidian be mined with a gold pick in minecraft?
You need a Diamond pickaxe to mine Obsidian.
Where is gold mines located?
The largest free player gold mine in Runescape is in the crafting guild south-west of Falador you need a crafting level of at least 40 and a brown apron (you must be wearing it to go in but you can then take it off) to enter.
How do you mine gold in Minecraft?
This will never be a one man operation these days. The chance of finding gold in a river is very slim. Have to have mines in the right places. Check the 'related link' below for more information
