Gold Basin - Gold And Meteorites
my buddy jeff and I went up to Gold Basin for a few days...The Basin has never been generous with me or Jeff but we scapped out some gold and meteorites. This was the first time Jeff has ever bested me in quanity of meteorites and in their size. He also found the first little nuggy...we are not rich but had a fine time!
I will attempt some pic's
First is mine
second is me proving I need to lose weight except I disappeared
three is jeff's
fred
Tom,
Meteors are what fly by or seen falling before they hit the earth or moon. Meteorites are ones that have landed.
Gold Basin meteorites generally are the stony type, which are commonly missing the typical black crust. What does show are black dots or bumps that when rubbed on a leg of jeans pants will display a silvery shiny dot. This will be the nickel in the meteorite. Most meteorites found today are the stony type.
When cut and polished, the Gold Basin meteorites are q