some of those cubes probably aren't magnetite, but limonite cubes. Its basically decomposed pyrite when you find them in many parts of NC (depending on where you are). Its tricky and you have to look carefully at the crystal habit because limonite cubes will result from the oxidation and hydration of iron rich sulfide minerals like pyrite, but also from hydration of magnetite. So yeah, when these are formed in the rock, only the crystal habit will let you know which mineral it replaced. Lots of good limonite cubes over by the Pittsboro area, just scan the dirt near quartz deposits. Found some nice ones in Boone/Blowing Rock area too, still in the local rock. Heading down NC-321 out of Blowing rock you can find AWESOME pyrite in the local gneiss where they cut the new highway right out of the damn mountain. I love that state for gem and mineral prospecting and lately, been really thinking about trying my hand at gold prospecting using my knowledge of the geologic units in NC and all the old mining districts. But I live 4 states away and its a 6-8 hour drive for me sadly. My state's geology is boring as all hell (unless you absolutely love fern and gastropod fossils... but they get old after a while). Nice video, thanks for the tips, and I'm sure I'll get down that way sooner than later to try my hand at creeking a few spots. Oh, and if you ever wanna go ammy, beryl or corundum hunting, I can put you on a few killer locations! But not putting those honey holes in a public comment section! LOL

I wasn't sure I would subscribe to you, but then you didn't kill the bee, and you were so gentle with her. Thank you! Subscribed!

Damn looking at that color filled pan from that little days work alone is really impressive. Love the enjoyment of rockhounding too and that's the whole reason you stumbled on it. That's how it is with mushrooms and arrowheads and whatever. Something is always out

New subscriber here. In my younger days I spent some time in the mountains of western NC. Such a beautiful area. And the gold is nice too!

most excellent find! thanks for sharing the fun.

Awesome.! Simple works! I'm in western NC

You earned another subscriber! Enjoyed the video brother

Awesome!!!!

that is just crazy that you found that flume! universe is sending you a big sign graham! you're on the right path. what a fun video. thank you!

I like how you knew exactly how to use it and how to be careful with it. Nice find

I made one of those out of a corrugated drain.I cut it in half.Put some wires in it to keep it from curling up.And I made myself the cold with a snail fluid.Because when you take the wires out it rolls up like a snail

I just found your channel. Interesting how something so simple can be used to find gold.

Work that orange layer, that's the layer I chase when dredging. I would drop a dredge in there if you can . Nice Video

You’re killing me…I can’t wait to go sluicing again. Congrats.

Awesome I'm so happy to start my adventure in this I've loved ricks and gems all my life but was busy with life now my kids are almost grown i can enjoy ehat i like love your videos . Also have you found anything out about where i could look in my area of north Carolina it's okay if you have not looked yet just checking .

I don’t stay far from you maybe little over a hour away. If you want to go back with someone I can bring my gold gear and make a video and hopefully find that gold. You are lucky to be in a urban area and have such good gold around. I am right on the edge of the belt so my local stuff is sporadic.

Those poop tube sluice works good. That area hold some serious potential!

I might just make one of those. I'm usually broke, so that sounds like a good idea.

Interesting fact Boylston gold mine which is on federal property now is up Mills River. But something else interesting is I saw it on a 1898 geological map showing gold mines. We’ve had 3 one hundred year Major floods 4 if you include the 1941 flood. I’m thinking there might be new veins not discovered while NC gold rush was in full swing😊

My family came to Gatlinburg, Tn for thanksgiving from Alabama. Been coming up since the 70’s. I tried and tried to get my wife to drive over into NC to look for rubies and wouldn’t ride over with me. Man I was so disappointed.

NNIce video. What size pipe did you use 4 or 6 inch?

alight man you found my spot and my sluice lol

Where is this? Always wanted to go gold prospecting.

What great creek

I live in Charleston South Carolina. I bought a gold mining kit off Amazon. Where can I go find gold here in SC?

That's amazing how much you were able to get. What county are you in if you don't mind sharing? I'm an upstate SC native from Oconee and am just now getting the time to get dirt in my pan lol. I'd love some pointers if you have any to share... you seem to know the geology of it and how to find the good spots randomly. Equipment really is just maximizing efficiency and only increases yield by MAYBE like 10%

Where in North Carolina is that I'd like to go do some prospects?I have all my own equipment

Any creeks I should look at for panning. I’ve gone panning only a few times and found nothing. Any tips, tricks, or possible rivers in NC?

What is the location of this creek

I’m thinking of hitting some areas in Transylvania County have you ever found anything there

Gems are something I am interested in but don’t know enough to know what to look for. If you like gems I heard around Hickory there’s good gem mines. We can get some colors and you can teach me something about gems. I heard gold like this is common in your area is that true?

make yourself a water-proof magnet, for Wet, black sand removal. aka magnet inside a pill-bottle.

What county are you in?

Which creek are you at that’s some good gold

Why it gotta be black sand?

I have a spot in the creek that turns 90 degrees so there is a deep hole that traps sand. Would that be a good place for gold?

Man have you went back and hit hard yet? If so what was the results

I got a backhoe 😊

Piedmont NC?

Is this close to rone mnt

I wonder how much you may have lost out of that hole in the side

So what part of NC are you in buddy?

I really wanna try panning, don’t know much though. I do like finding minerals. Propst farm was amazing.

Burke Country huh? Ive got some research on the area and have hit a few creeks in the area. Could you either give me a general area or maybe send me an email?

that was kewl what krick was that, we have a group of prospectors that go out and dig a couple times a week send me an email if you ar interested