5 Ways Gold Deposits Are Formed

5 Ways Gold Deposits Are Formed

Gold forms in so many ways, and California boasts a number of them. This is why panning for gold in California is such a lucrative endeavor, whether it’s a burning passion or a relaxing hobby. Here are just a few of the ways California gold deposits are formed...
Know Your Gold Panning Strategy

Know Your Gold Panning Strategy

Where is it best to pan for gold? Well, there are better geographical locations, but even once you’re at a specific stream, there are better and worse places for gold to collect at that location. Here are some quick tips when it comes to identifying the best...
How is Gold Formed in the Earth?

How is Gold Formed in the Earth?

Gold is valuable for two reasons. The first is the more important one, and that’s gold’s incredible rarity. The American Museum of Natural History says that a ton of rock possesses only 0.005 grams of gold on average. That’s why possessing gold and...
The Language of Gold

The Language of Gold

Did you know that gold has its own language? The words used to describe gold help us to talk about its purity and how its found as a deposit. First off, you can measure gold’s concentration in one of two ways. Gold is often found alloyed with other metals...
3 of the Best Times to go Panning for Gold

3 of the Best Times to go Panning for Gold

What are the best times to go gold panning in California? Well, the truth is that every day offers different conditions that all affect the gold panning experience. It also depends on what you’re looking for out of it: a healthy group activity to do with the...