Prospecting for Other Minerals

Traditional prospecting techniques can be used to find not just gold, but also silver, platinum, gemstones, and rare earth minerals. Each mineral has its own unique indicators and requires specialized knowledge to locate and recover.

• Recognizing mineral indicators and host rocks
• Using field guides and testing kits to identify finds
• Exploring for gemstones such as garnet, sapphire, and opal

Expanding your knowledge of geology and mineralogy opens up new possibilities and adventures in the field.