Gold, is a precious metal that has had limitless bearing on the human race. Since its discovery this precious metal has changed the way things work whenever it was found. It has been mined throughout history and the value of it has always been high. It also had many supernatural layers attributed to it where alchemists are said to have tried to create gold combining other metals. Gold prospecting is the act of looking for and finding the precious metal and if you are a geology enthusiast or a potential businessman looking to move forward in this field, here are some tips to help you.

What are the properties of the metal?
The first reason why people were attracted towards this was its colour. The fact that it has a yellow sparkle with the hint of metal in it as well as its density of the feel of the metal hinted at value. It is also not brittle and is very pliable making it possible for the metal to be cut into various shapes and sizes or just bent and hammered into a structure. It can be easily mixed with other metal alloys and cannot be duplicated anywhere which adds to its value and authenticity. Throughout history various forms of gold detecting equipment have been used to aid in the search for this valuable metal.

What are the signs that point to the ore being present?
Anybody who is conducting gold panning will need to watch out for a few signs which are hints at the presence of the metal. If the colour of the rocks in an area looked bleached and is lighter in colour to the surroundings, it could be possibly because of the fact that the acidic mineral solutions that come from ore have bleached the area. Quartz vein matter can gather around the specific area which is also a clear sign. Even though many people say that some rocks are more “favourable” at producing the ore, this should not be considered much because it can change depending on the geology of the area.

How you can identify the geology
In general, the denser parts of the ore will always be present as you go in deep. This is very true for deserts where the best ore is found in modest or almost flat sloping regions. It is also important to know that if a particular type of rock or even a geologic formation has been proven to be advantageous for the formation of the ore, chances are that similar areas in the neighborhood could also carry it.