The Gold Assay Process: Magic or Chemistry?

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Presented by Western Museum of Mining & Industry at Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs CO

Nov 29 2014

Gold does not come out of the ground ready to wear. Join us to discover how ore is processed to extract gold. Hands-on learners of all ages will crush and classify ore as they learn the basics of gold ore assaying–determining the value of gold in the rock. Hands on interactive Gold Assay demonstration includes historic and modern techniques.