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Mercury was used to dissolve gold from the ore. The mercury/gold mixture was then heated to drive off the mercury leaving the gold. The mercury vapours were detrimental to the environment and the jhealth of the prospectors

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Q: What element was used during the California gold rush extract gold from mine deposits?
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