Some sweat equity gold from Monday.
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Little sluicing for some fine gold. 
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that's some great panning
you send it off?
Nope, been panning gold since I was probably 7 years old. This was from 6 3 gallon buckets through my stream sluice and then panning the concentrates.
That's cool 😎
Love it!!
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Do you bottle it, bag it, or melt it altogether ?
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I have around 3 ounces in viles. I might melt it into a bar at some point.
What purity is raw gold like this? Does the purity vary greatly or is it all close to the same level?
Most naturally occurring gold nuggets typically have a purity ranging from 70% to 95%. This translates to approximately 16 to 23 karats. However, the average purity is around 90%, which corresponds to 22 karats.
The purity of a gold nugget can vary depending on its geographical origin. For instance, gold nuggets found in Australia often exhibit a higher purity, sometimes reaching 23K or even slightly higher, while Alaskan nuggets typically fall towards the lower end of the purity range. The richer and deeper the orange-yellow color of a nugget, the higher the gold content it generally possesses.
It's important to note that natural gold is rarely 100% pure due to the presence of other metals like silver and copper mixed within it during its formation. In some cases, a high silver content can lead to the formation of an alloy known as electrum.