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2. Meteorite hunting - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, most state laws state that a meteorite find belongs to the landowner of the land upon which the meteorite was found. [2] This doctrine contrasts with the once-predominant rule in state courts on the finding of treasure trove, where buried gold or silver coinage (or paper money representing the same) is deemed to belong to the finder.

3. Gold prospecting - Wikipedia

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   A gold pan. Gold prospecting is the act of searching for new gold deposits. Methods used vary with the type of deposit sought and the resources of the prospector. Although traditionally a commercial activity, in some developed countries placer gold prospecting has also become a popular outdoor recreation. Gold prospecting has been popular since ...

4. Amateur geology - Wikipedia

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   The amateur geologist's principal piece of equipment is the geologist's hammer. This is a small tool with a pick-like point on one end, and a flat hammer on the other. The hammer end is for breaking rocks, and the pick end is mainly used for prying and digging into crevices. The pick end of most rock hammers can dull quickly if struck onto bare ...

5. Metal detector - Wikipedia

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   A metal detector is an instrument that detects the nearby presence of metal. Metal detectors are useful for finding metal objects on the surface, underground, and under water. A metal detector consists of a control box, an adjustable shaft [dubious – discuss], and a variable-shaped pickup coil. When the coil nears metal, the control box ...

6. Rocker box - Wikipedia

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   Gold prospector pouring water through his rocker box, Pinos Altos, New Mexico (1940). Rocker box exhibit at Dahlonega Gold Museum. A rocker box (also known as a cradle or a big box) is a gold mining implement for separating alluvial placer gold from sand and gravel which was used in placer mining in the 19th century.

7. Gold Prospectors Association of America - Wikipedia

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   The Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA) is an organization dedicated to finding and mining gold on a small or recreational scale. [1] It has gold claims across America and members can work the claims for a yearly fee. As of December 2024, the club had over 200 places to find gold, making up more than 90,000 gold-bearing acres.