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In California there is a lot of gold on rocks and it often looks like glitter or gold specks. It can often be referred to as foolÍs gold and is found in river banks on rocks.

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What is a rock which gold is extracted?

Gold is commonly extracted from a type of rock called quartz. Gold is often found in quartz veins that run through the rock, and the gold can be separated by crushing the quartz and then using chemicals to extract the gold.


What are veins of gold found in rock called?

Veins of gold found in rock are typically referred to as gold veins or gold lodes. These are formed when hydrothermal fluids carry gold and deposit it in cracks and fissures within the surrounding rock.


What is the mineral of half gold rock?

Half gold rock may refer to a mineral called pyrite, also known as fool's gold. Pyrite is a brassy yellow mineral that resembles gold but has different properties, such as being harder and more brittle. It is commonly found in association with gold deposits.


How can you test a rock for gold to make sure it isn't fools gold?

The most reliable way to test a rock for gold is through a specific gravity test or a professional assay. Specific gravity tests involve measuring the weight of the rock in water compared to its weight in air, which can indicate the presence of gold. Professional assays involve sending a sample of the rock to a laboratory for detailed analysis to determine the presence of gold accurately.


How are placer mining hydraulic mining and hard-rock mining different?

Placer mining involves extracting minerals such as gold from riverbeds and alluvial deposits using techniques like panning and sluicing. Hydraulic mining involves using high-pressure jets of water to dislodge rock and sediment to extract minerals. Hard-rock mining involves underground excavation to extract minerals like gold, silver, and copper from solid rock deposits.