How to locate lode gold deposits with special emphasis on all the detailed information available today and why old mines are often available for claiming.
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@ariesdane58764 жыл бұрын
Almost 5 years later, and still one of the most informative videos regarding the geology of gold around. Good Job.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@gordslater4 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 and one of the windiest :)
@tedvargovich50202 жыл бұрын
Check out Roadside Geology! That guy's pretty good as well.
@fridaytieday11 ай бұрын
8 Years now
@waltertodd44796 ай бұрын
I agree, this is a Great Info Video...
@vahagnmelikyan29068 жыл бұрын
probably the only video that is very informative. no clowns and nonsense talk, just straight forward.
@hardrockuniversity72838 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I guess the flamboyance of some other channels is designed to get views and therefore drive ad revenues, but it just isn't my style. That is also why you see the 'like, subscribe, comment' notices- that is how videos get ranked by the algorithms. I have seen many nice people spend a lot of time and money going down the wrong path and I am trying to reduce that. Thank you for the kind words. Keith
@jimburnsjr.4 жыл бұрын
You are very right...this man is old school bonafied instructor...solid gold.
@pby10003 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Direct and to the point.
@markbates31804 жыл бұрын
Like your style. No fluff or baiting wasting time. Just pertinent information about the subject. Keep up the good work. Thank you for the help.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. Will do.
@matthewsaleman58 Жыл бұрын
Great information, great video. No nonsense and straight to the point. I like the fact that they are only about ten minutes each so are easier to watch and digest the info. I also see you have over 500 videos so I got alot of watching to do if I want all the info you got. Fiction television sucks so I would much rather watch this type of stuff and learn. Even though I've been prospecting for gold for ten years now I still love learning more and am getting very good at finding gold with a detector. This channel is awesome. Cheers from the Goldfields of Western Australia.
@hardrockuniversity7283 Жыл бұрын
Been so busy with hard rock micron gold I have not had a chance to work on my detector work. I actually work AGAINST the algorithms a bit to keep the active subscribers small so I can answer individual questions. If you have any specific ones, don't be afraid to ask.
@andrewschaefer94794 жыл бұрын
Great Video Keith, thanks for that great explanation and video. I feel smarter after just 10 minutes. You seem very fluent in your craft!
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
Well... I'm a good explainer and reasonably skilled, but not exceptionally so. Thank you for the compliment.
@daveoverton43193 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome series to educate! Thank You SO MUCH!
@hardrockuniversity72833 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@prairiepatriot21622 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for the straightforward instruction. I have so much to learn on this topic but this probably shaved off weeks.
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad to help. ask when you have questions.
@corkkyle5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate the nice way you presented the information.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words. Keith
@2Qwk2C6 жыл бұрын
Another solid great lesson. Thank you
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@lexy37543 жыл бұрын
This is great! im probably going be watching every single video you come out with from here on out XD. recently been trying to learn more about geology and this is amazing
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
Try to check out as many SAFE things you can that sound interesting. Sooner or later you will find your passion.
@solobushman5 жыл бұрын
As a result of this video I have to go back to some of my old rock smashing areas and get more samples. Some of your samples look identical to what I know for. Thanks.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Good luck!
@Barry9hats3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this series...fascinating and really easy to follow. Right length for my brain too:)
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service.
@rodneybetts60865 жыл бұрын
Very good information. Than you for Short and Concise information.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I dislike repetitively redundant ( :-) ) videos.
@drkcortex2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Very good informing videos for newbees like me :) Best channel I have found about the topic... Can you please make a playlist for all the lessons beginning from 1 to the end. I can recommend that because in the page I cant find lessons easily. May be other playlists for other topics can be usefull, too. Thank you very much.
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
I don't know how to make playlists. I'm not sure why your computer is not seeing the videos in order. If I click on 'videos' on the video, I get a list. It takes a long time to go back to the beginning, but there they are. Right now I am working every day getting this project to full scale testing, but this winter that would be a good project.
@jesseechavarria45215 жыл бұрын
wow this is great info. Thank you very much!👍
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@chipfriday99674 жыл бұрын
I guess prospecting is kind of like scuba diving--- always dive (prospect) with a buddy and maybe carry a satellite phone- - - at least in the beginning. I agree with others who noted your pithy style. No extra weight to carry! But I think I can still smell the mule and campfire smoke and taste the terrible morning coffee. Thank you for all the thoughtful effort.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
Lesson 11 is on safety :-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q56lZcKqxqiloKs.html Glad you enjoy it. Thanks for the compliment. Keith
@josephbingham12554 жыл бұрын
I used to spend my summers in Tombstone, Arizona. SOMEWHERE near there I came across a thin rivulet formed by a recent rainstorm on the slope of a hillside. In that rivulet I saw the end of an interesting rock protruding. I managed to dig out and break off a good size chunk of it. In Quartzsite, Arizona I encountered a fellow that had a table with a photo of a very large gold nugget for sale (had it in a safe somewhere). He put some acid on the rock I found. Said it was lead, copper and silver and likely in that combination - a little gold. I never told anyone exactly where I found it as I like that peaceful Tombstone area and didn't want to see the that UNTOUCHED desert area I found it in disturbed! All the friends I had there have since died. But using Google Earth Satellite I see that no development has occurred anywhere near where I found it. I wanted to keep it natural - and it still is.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
That is your choice and privilege. It is wonderful to live in a free country isn't it? If you change your mind, you would need to re-locate the spot, verify it is open to mineral prospecting, sample the outcrop, and if the value is good enough- file a lode claim. May happiness be yours. Keith
@josephbingham12554 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 Also near Tombstone lining the sides of a now dry stream/river bed are large rocks weighing many hundreds of pounds puzzle cut and forming an ancient wall similar to South American structures. I took my former father in law who was the Head Economist - National Forest Service - Seven Western States to see it. He was greatly surprised and though a University should be notified to investigate it. Yeah Right - gangs of people digging up the desert. Some places are best left secret. I like your videos.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
@@josephbingham1255 Thank you. Interesting about the wall. Did you ever report it to the University?
@josephbingham12554 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 No. I have already seen too many places closed off, developed or destroyed. Your videos are very informative.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
@@josephbingham1255 You honor yourself by following your sense of rightness and not superficial self interest. Respect. Keith
@andyamysarizonaadventures54504 жыл бұрын
Thank you,I been out in areas were a large fire happened a few years ago and rain has washed away previously covered up out croppings and getting samples😀
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@sfbfriend5 жыл бұрын
Good video, I just stumbled across these and they are quick and to the point, I like that. I do see with some, through reading the comments, that it has turned into a Jeff bashing, for some that is. I like what you both have to say. Its different, not in knowledge, but style. Some just have to make sure that they let you know, in a public setting, why they think you or the other is better! And that starts the mud slinging, its sad and unnecessary, in my opinion of course... Thank you
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
We have two different styles. Jeff Williams has focused on entertainment and has done very well indeed My focus is more on education and , as such, is much different and has a very different appeal and audience. I am happy doing what I do and I sincerely hope Jeff is happy doing what he does. I don't really see any 'competition' as such
@simplydusty3305 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 Hey do you have a masters in geology? you seem to know alot Hard rock university. good work too!
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
@@simplydusty330 No, my mother did though. I have no degrees, just a lot of practical knowledge and a good amount of life experience.
@SaltwaterServr7 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. I really appreciate the straightforward nature of it. If you ever want to do a piece on greenstone belts, ultramafics, and contact zone indications, I've got several claims in the Wickenburg area that really show it off.
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
I would like to see them sometime. I really need more theoretical geology and minerology as I pretty much learned things by trial and experience, and a good grounding in theory improves the mind's ability to see and solve challenges. Since I am in Tucson, you are not too far away either. Keith
@SaltwaterServr7 жыл бұрын
Keith, take a look at the "Sprott Group" page on youtube. Andrew Jackson, a Brit, has put together a 13 part series on geology that is very well done. For us in Arizona, the most apropo episodes are the greenstone belts, porphyry deposits, and IOCGs. Some you can skip but it's a great starting point to understand the rock you see out in the field. I'll be watching your entire series tonight. Jeff
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
I found their 'Ore Deposits 101' series on KZfaq a few months ago and have beeen recommending it to people also. I have to use a separate tab to lookup definitions on a regular basis, but that just helps me learn more. Thanks, Keith
@Global.Nature14 жыл бұрын
When I went out looking gold exactly that is what I saw thank you it is like human body all the mountains for the gold are the same in this universe that’s how God created I am from Somali
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
I am glad I could help. Good fortune. Keith
@Global.Nature14 жыл бұрын
Hard Rock University you can contact me if you want thank you
@fleageful5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith. Informative & interesting
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@sandyc11006 жыл бұрын
Great video. Appreciated the pictures and verbal explanation. Maybe could use a label to clarify minerals.
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
Hmm. Good idea. Unfortunately KZfaq won't allow me to modify the video without losing all the views, so I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Thanks. Keith
@tedvargovich50202 жыл бұрын
I went exploring in Burke Idaho. Found the location to the old baseball field started hiking from there LOL not telling you which direction😁 around a mile away I found two all those coyote holes about 20 feet from each other one went back about 40 ft the other went back at least 100 feet
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
Did you take any samples?
@Kerryhead6 жыл бұрын
Wow Excellent information from this video that i really needed thanks
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Keith
@athollmoray7 жыл бұрын
Ken I would suggest Felix pay dirt. It comes from Alaska and I have bought around 4 or 5 bags so far. I will contest that I have at least broken even on the cost oh the dirt to actual gold content. There are pickers in every bag along with the fines. My biggest nugget so far is about a third ounce. I had it made into a nice necklace for my daughter. Anyhow hope this helps.
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@delljohnson1725 жыл бұрын
You got a 1/3rd oz nugget from a box from Alaska. what did the box cost $400+ was it from near the Felix monument near fairbanks Felix Pedro discovered 1st gold in fairbanks area..his graves in city cemetary in Fbks. BTY buying a box of dirt salted with near what it cost you seems senseless to me..no benefit, no profit??? Have fun.
@delljohnson1725 жыл бұрын
Omg omg you got a 3rd of a oz nugget..i want 10 boxs. a good sales pitch Felix..im sure some fools will fall for it..😂😉 just kidding 🤗
@nelsonspear39755 жыл бұрын
@@delljohnson172 If I was wanting to learn to pan, I would buy his black dirt just to practice at home before I went out in the field and had to learn out there … the hard way.
@sfbfriend5 жыл бұрын
A troll for Felix Paydirt?
@gino2103657 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for sharing your knowledge
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. Keith
@himbe23 Жыл бұрын
Hey, Keith! I live in Idaho, and am trying to decide which county I should prospect. Idaho has a system of fault lines, the Trans-Challis Fault system, which goes from Salmon to Idaho City. The a majority of the gold found in Idaho was found in Idaho City, north of our capital Boise. My worry is that places, like Idaho City, that have produced the most gold will have very little opportunities for a potential claim or finding something decent. I don't know if I should even look in the area, or pick a completely different and less claimed area entirely. What are your thoughts? Thank you!
@hardrockuniversity7283 Жыл бұрын
It is much more efficient to prospect documentation when first starting out. Here in Montana, I checked the records of mines in the surrounding four counties, selected the most interesting, found which ones were not patented or active claims, but still on locatable ground. From that research I found about 1-3 prime targets and 3-5 secondary targets. from there, field work was applied. You can usually do a preliminary sort on a whole county in a day or two. It is also something easy to do during the winter.
@himbe23 Жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 Thank you very much, Keith! That's the info I needed! Could this work for placer deposits? Also, when you say preliminary sort, do you mean initial prospect?
@hardrockuniversity7283 Жыл бұрын
@@himbe23 Yes, it works for placer too. By initial sort, I mean setting the minimum criteria that meets your interest. In my case it was 1 Oz/T gold or 20 ounces per ton silver minimum reported grades and available for claiming.
@himbe23 Жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 Ohhh, that makes sense! Are there any websites you recommend, like mylandmatters or mindat? Or is that more on the publication and literature review side?
@hardrockuniversity7283 Жыл бұрын
@@himbe23 In my case I obtained a USGS/MBM report from decades ago listing all the metallic mine in Montana by county. Then I used mylandmatters and montanacadastral to determine the land status.
@j-rl62212 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Very informative thank you :)
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@andyamysarizonaadventures54506 жыл бұрын
Great thourow video sir.thanks from Prescott Arizona.
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. Keith
@doliamar6597 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Thank's so much...
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Keith
@JCommycrusher3 ай бұрын
Nice😊
@hardrockuniversity72833 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Kingnaster745 жыл бұрын
I guess my questions are: How do I find out who manages the land? How would I obtain legal access if possible? Do I need to join certain group? What are the courtesies involved? The legal stuff basically. I need to get to know some folks I guess.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
The first question is mineral rights ownership. The county assessor's office knows the ownership of all land in the county because they charge property tax on it. If it is Federal land you must determine if it is open to mineral exploration. The Bureau of Land Management will know the answer to that question. If it IS open for claiming, then you must determine if it is already claimed. The BLM keeps those records also. If open for exploration but not claimed then you may file a legal mining claim if you follow the correct procedures. If it is state land, then you will need the check out the regulations in that state. If it is private land, you must determine if the ownership includes the mineral rights. In many cases it will not. In western states, you may be able to acquire the mineral rights UNDERNEATH private land, but access may be quite problematic. If the property INCLUDES the mineral rights, then you need to negotiate with the land owner. That covers the basics, but it will depend a lot on the details. Keith
@Kingnaster745 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that information, this will help.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@z9ayid4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the beautiful explanation that indicates your generous person I have a question regarding the small quartz stone scattered on the surface of the earth. Where did it come from, is it the underground or from the cliff water?
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
It comes from the quartz vein that comes to the surface there. As the rain wears it down, it breaks up and pieces slowly start washing down hill over the years.
@rubusroo684 жыл бұрын
this is fascinating , did they really used to find huge nuggets of gold like we saw in old movies or was that just for tv?
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
It can happen, but it is rare. Kinda like there are movie stars, but you rarely see them in person. Lots more ordinary people.
@barbanegra24967 жыл бұрын
hi from Baja california mexico tks... nice video
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@everythinggoldbulldog94807 жыл бұрын
My fiance last name is Bowen!! That you so much for teaching us what to do out in the field. They say you find gold where it's been found before. well I'm a hard head( I search where no gold has ever been found or documented ) and also live in N.Y. where little to no gold has been found. N.Y. has this stupid law that says any minerals found are the property of N.Y. even if you own the property. If i find gold in N.Y. state I have to throw it back into the wild. I don't mind throwing it back because with not finding anything its not that hard! I have hand panned a little over 2 tons. I found 1 penny that was being eaten by iron oxide. When it comes to magnetite we have plenty of that but unfortunately no gold which really sux because I love looking for it!! I will continue my search until I find where it's hidden! I spend alot of time in VT but no finds there ether. I just want to see a gold flake in my pan!! I'm thinking of buying some paydirt just so I can have that feeling of finding "real gold" Do you have any suggestions where I can buy some paydirt? Thank you for all that you do sir!! God bless!
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Well sir, I guess that would make you 'Bull' Headed :-) There is gold in the Carolinas and Georgia. Perhaps a vacation is in order? WRT pay dirt, I know there are people who sell placer pay dirt. You can find them on the internet. I was planning to sell crushed hard rock pay dirt at some time so that people could practice hand panning micro fine gold and be able to actually see results, but I haven't got setup on it yet. If you really want some I could finalize a process and price. The important thing is to have fun and get practice so that when opportunity presents itself, you are prepared. Keith
@everythinggoldbulldog94807 жыл бұрын
Hard Rock University Absolutely!! I'll wait until you get set up and buy your stuff!! I have tons of people who would love to buy some but they don't know where to look. Thank you so much for getting back to me!! I went out this morning and got some more samples so my fingers are crossed!! It was very hard getting a good sample because the creek was frozen but I found some spots that where open and has some sand sitting on bedrock!! This is my first contact point sample so I'm super excited! As soon as you get set up let me know because I'd love to buy some!! I cannot wait for the day I see a gold speck in my pan! I been using BB's but it's just not the same :-( You will have some more subscribers here soon! I been spreading the word about Hard Rock University to all my friends and family!! :-) 🌞 🌞 🌞
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Let me see what I can do, I have a lot of samples out back and let me check for some good stuff...
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Found something. Could we go private and you email me at hardrocku@outlook.com? Keith
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Post Office closes in an hour, if you can email me your address I'll try to get something in the mail for you- gratis. I love enthusiasm. Keith
@americanrebel4135 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-ek2gb2eq3l6 ай бұрын
That's a good one
@hardrockuniversity72836 ай бұрын
You are most welcome.
@carbontris7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you :)
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@domingodeanda2334 жыл бұрын
That was pretty damn good, thanks.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
@objectsofunknownorigin195 жыл бұрын
Was this video done in New Mexico? Looks like it could be T or C, New Mexico
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
Arivaca Arizona- About 2 miles north and one mile west looking south.
@davidparsons59186 жыл бұрын
I wont to go out west to do metal detecting and see how things work out and i will stop in the town department and get on the right track's so i don't go on a nother man's claime thank you for your tips.
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
Another good way to get access to decent ground quickly might be to join a local prospecting club from the area, or something larger like the GPAA
@RiskyMethods.812 жыл бұрын
Now when you say they 'panned', do you mean they dug down to the Caliche before sampling, or they gathered up a bunch of light sands? I'd like to know because it makes a huge difference. Also, there are a lot of big finds that if the person is smart, no one else knows about. Someone I know has been digging cleaning up a bench for a couple years now and he'll get an ounce or more in nuggets every week. He'll shoot you on the spot for one thing, but he also knows the few he told won't say anything about where it is. This situation I mentioned is not the only thing people don't know about. 2 years ago 'near' Lynx Creek Arizona a guy I know found 34 ounces in one day, I saw the pictures and I've been friends with him for some time. It was a little trap that he said was probably walked over many times. Look at the Carlin deposits, it wasn't till the 60's when those 2 geologists figured out how to look for the 'windows'. There are still massive strick yet to be found. Even the small time prospector is one day away for riches if they know what to look for.
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
Yes, luck plays an important part. When I said 'panned', I meant the prospectors picked the most likely spot they could find and tested it. That would usually be on bedrock or caliche if that was easily reachable.
@donaldking82882 жыл бұрын
I just prefer prospecting for the fun of it , it's the best hobby in the world 🌎
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it then. It is good when you find what you enjoy while you can still enjoy it.
@renzm48864 жыл бұрын
the land of my father here in philippines has many gold in the soil,we get more gold using pan,i dont know where it came from.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
From mountains along time ago that wore down from the rain leaving behind the golf.
@geraldhenrickson74725 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@MrCountrycuz7 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos for their seriousness unlike Jeff Williams with his clownish antics. I like Jeff two but he is more amusing than educating.
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
I agree. I look at this as an educational exercise. Entertainment is great, but not the purpose. Keith
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Actually he isn't, although he is getting closer. And BTW, my other half likes Jeff Williams, and from the stats, so do many others. The difference is, I am focused on practical DETAILS on how to do things whereas he is more focused on the generalities. He is entertainment and general knowledge focused where I am focused on APPLIED knowledge. It is somewhat like the difference between a car show and a mechanics course. The car show will be more popular, but of very limited usefulness to someone who wants or needs to learn how to fix or design cars. He fills one niche , I am working on another. They are close, but definitely not the same. Keith
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
The two sentences of your reply seem significantly inconsistent. I agree with the first, but the second seems to state that a 'presentation for the public' does not impart valuable knowledge. Why would you think so? Keith
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Actually, I can't see that I "bashed" him. I also don't see a video link in this thread for a comparison. The first post (not mine) could be seen as disapproving, but all that I personally said was that we had different styles and goals. I really liked your comparison of college lecture for experts versus the general public. It was very accurate IMO. I have been to both. And both ARE educational- just in different ways. He is OBVIOUSLY more popular than me. He has 88,000 subscribers and I only have about 1300. That is fine with me. Again, we have different goals and he seems to be happy and doing fine with his. I am happy for his success. I just am a different person. You might also notice that he has trouble responding to comments while I do not because of the different circumstances and traffic. I am happy with where I am at and how it is going. I sincerely hope he is too. Keith
@MrCountrycuz6 жыл бұрын
Don't let the door hit you where the Lord split you.
@KowboyUSA5 жыл бұрын
But if only I could see the ground under the think carpet of boreal forest around here. The only method I've come up with is a USGS topographical map and a good pair boots.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
Yep, that northern ground fungus shure screws things up at times. :-)
@johnwayneeverett62635 жыл бұрын
YES THANK YOU
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@StevenSchoolAlchemy6 жыл бұрын
informative!
@KevinNeustadter Жыл бұрын
Watch the gold mining part of Ballad of Buster Scruggs
@ponkiebonk7 жыл бұрын
woah kool vid, thanks
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@billroberts72633 жыл бұрын
Reetings hru. My name is Bill. I'm fairly new to prospecting. A close friend and myself to start off found a abandoned mine while riding in the mountians. Neither one of us especially me are geologist. What's the easiest way to find out what kind of rocks we are discovering ? Amy honest help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely Bill
@billroberts72633 жыл бұрын
Ps were in san bernardino county mountains . Thanks Bill
@hardrockuniversity72833 жыл бұрын
Hmmm.. That is a simple question but a complex situation. You could likely fine geologic maps of the area where you were at that shows the surface rock where you were. If you can locate the name of the mine by old records you might be able to get a significant amount of information for free from government reports. If you email me a couple of pictures I could see what they look like, but it s unlikely I could say anything definitive without doing a few examinations in person. My email is HardRockU@outlook.com
@Galaxite__3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a no mans sky tutorial
@randyknecht15 жыл бұрын
Wondering if anyone knows the answer to this. Where I live, there is white quartz rocks laying all over the place right on top of black top soil. Where did it come from?
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
Quartz is a common mineral and quite resistant to weathering. In many cases other minerals will weather, decompose, and be mobilized in such a way that quartz 'float' will be quite apparent. The details can vary a lot, but it is a fairly common phenomenon when quartz veins are deposited in significantly less durable host rock. Such veins will often project above the surrounding soil an what is commonly, but not necessarily correctly called a 'skarn'. They are quite obvious in places on my claims here in Arizona. Keith
@steverivinius56865 жыл бұрын
Tell you how to find gold like the old prospectors that will work today.walk the high ground.so much erosion has occured in the last 150 years that none of it is the same.you may walk across an expose quartz vein that wasn't visible before.a good gold detector is great because gold that has been laying there forever is black.so you aren't looking for gold color.they found the gold in the klondike because a mule kicked over a chunk that was black and showed the underside which was gold color.hope this helps somebody.happy hunting.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I was just at a location where some of the apparent gold that the owner had recovered seems to have turned black. Do you know how this happens?
@sfbfriend5 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 My understanding, and please correct me if I am wrong, according to what I have read is gold of less than 24K and mixed with copper or silver can turn black.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
@@sfbfriend It would not surprise me as natural gold can be alloyed with a wide range of ratios with silver for sure and silver can tarnish, but I have no definitive knowledge of such.
@GrumpyTinashe8 жыл бұрын
hi We just started gold prospecting gold and mining in Africa. are metal detectors any good for prospecting potential deposits
@hardrockuniversity72838 жыл бұрын
Metal detectors work well for finding nuggets close to the surface. Depending on the size of the nugget, down to a couple of feet (2/3 meter). They CAN be useful in high grade vein deposits when looking for pockets of crystalline gold, but have limited usefulness in most hard rock deposits. I am not a metal detector specialist, but there are many on the internet. It would be best if you talked to them for more specifics about their capabilities. BTW - If you DO find crystalline gold in vein rock, it will be worth many times its gold value as specimens if you can get it to the right buyers. Sometimes 10-20 times the gold value for the right stuff. Keith
@edgarogle5 жыл бұрын
Tinashe are you still mining ? And are you in Zim ?
@arcticgummibear45005 жыл бұрын
gold and silver as elemental.. how can they be precipitated?
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
They can be dissolved in solution. Silver is much more soluble in general than gold, but even in natural water solutions at elevated temperature, gold can be dissolved in sufficient quantities to precipitate out of solution when it cools below 300 degrees C.
@patrickjobling86765 жыл бұрын
😁jolly good carryon pip pips
@mikemullenix69566 жыл бұрын
was this filmed at Patagonia lake ?
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
Close, just north of Arivace. What is that? About fifty miles line of sight?
@GrumpyTinashe8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Keith
@andrewwest51176 жыл бұрын
Do you have anymore information on the Hartford Springs mine shafts...
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
No, I don't. Where are they? Keith
@andrewwest51176 жыл бұрын
You commented on my video.. in search of the good hope mine,...its in Perris . Calif.
@hardrockuniversity72836 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. I went to your channel and I don't see anything I recognize. Can you give me the link?
@andrewwest51176 жыл бұрын
Its at Advanced Graphic Imagery ..Kenneth Lafler ...I had a name change for family reasons lol...
@andrewwest51176 жыл бұрын
BTW your presentations are excellent...
@rzarza48236 жыл бұрын
hi i am fully aware that gold is growing in the place where the tree grows grass grows there is no plant in the tree
@sfbfriend5 жыл бұрын
What
@goldminer49niner427 жыл бұрын
Very good video, and detail ,It took me 2 years to find the location I stared a mile away and I end up in spot today I checked all the choke points but we had to dig down a few feet up to 8 feet to find the location where the gold , let me know if have any field training in the future or have any recommendations for other hard rock miners ,Thank you . ron
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
We are thinking of actually crating a Hard Rock U campus someday where people could pay a fee to come and learn and get a cut. I think it would be super cool. Not this year though. :-) Until then, watching for new videos on my You Tube Channel (More updated than the web site) or sending specific questions is the best way. I have two other jobs also right now and that eats in to my fun time. Keith
@goldminer49niner427 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I'll keep checking back.
@brettoberry67957 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea, Keith! Just found your channel. My wife and I moved to an area in Southern Oregon surrounded by historical gold producing streams and rivers. I want to learn more and am taking this on as a new hobby... Your idea would be a perfect fit for me.
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
I've got some stuff in the works. I'll post videos as soon as they are ready. It depends on my work schedule. In the meantime, ask if you have any specific questions. Keith
@DAVIDBUCKLE-TASMANIA5 жыл бұрын
YeeeeeeeHaaaaaaa
@marcjsorel3042 жыл бұрын
I am a dowser specialized in precious metals for over than 30 years. Let me know if you are looking for treasures (gold, silver, diamonds etc) or ore veins anywhere in the world.
@hardrockuniversity72832 жыл бұрын
I will think about it. Miner Jim is also a dowser.
@432hzcompanyq.63 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thanks for the info. Going to 3. JFKWWG1WGAJFK.
@andrewwest51176 жыл бұрын
from Kenneth Lafler
@raybassman75365 жыл бұрын
Please learn to buy windscreens for you mics when outside.
@hardrockuniversity72835 жыл бұрын
I'm still trying to find a reliable radio microphone... :-)
@nickcage6334 жыл бұрын
my horse fell into one of those holes, broke her leg
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
Damn! That is sad, I presume you had to put her down?
@Paul-cb8cf Жыл бұрын
This man is wrong. Gold comes from outer space. Its not made by the earth like diamonds and gems. It was already in the earth when the earth was formed.
@johnathangrey34634 жыл бұрын
Huh I didn't write that.
@hardrockuniversity72834 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I suppose someone is having some fun with us.
@johnathangrey34634 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockuniversity7283 this is bullshit man. My account was hacked again. This is so shitty. Now I know why a friend is not talking to me anymore. Don't get me wrong I like gold. But I couldn't careless how its mine. My Grandfather knew where a motherload of gold was. But the truth died with him. He told me in our own Native language where that motherload was . But after he died being around his land and property was just too hard to be around. I bought gold from pawn shops years ago. Made a hefty profit and that was that. I mean they say there's only a Olympic pool size of gold on earth. And I'm sure we dugged up more then that. Bottom line I didn't write what was written earlier. Hell lots of my friends are white, black, brown Asian, European and Samoan. I'm a millennial that actually works for a living. Hell, I got my retirement all figured out.
@suzettegilbert7706 жыл бұрын
arizona chat try hard sand coming in goin ouut
@sfbfriend5 жыл бұрын
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@maozedung7270 Жыл бұрын
What fore you want to search for more gold when you are to greedy to use it for the enclosure of nuclear waste, to keep it away from any waters?😂😂😂
@hardrockuniversity7283 Жыл бұрын
YOU criticise MY judgement after the failure of the glorious cultural revolution?! 🙂
@mosessgoldenberg7 жыл бұрын
sound sucks gentlemen
@hardrockuniversity72837 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately You Tube won't allow anybody to 'update' a video. You must remove and replace it and lose all of the views etc. I'm sorry about the wind noise. later videos get better as I get better at recording and editing. Keith