Gold and aluminum?

Re: Whoops..

skookum — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:03:27 -0500

Hello coindude,
I got some good answers to my question > single frequency vs. multiple frequency< in the metal detecting forum.
To sum it up : there is not a single detector on the market, that will positively differentiate gold from aluminum and give a precise/accurate feedback to the operator.
Not in any frequency being transmitted, wether single or multiple frequency.
So unless you�re hunting for gold(nuggets) in no man�s land - the so called Gold Bug might as well be called an Aluminum Bug.
This seems to be a plain but rather sad fact.
So if you�re inclined, go ahead and buy a Gold Bug - just don�t count on finding more gold with it than with any other good detector sold on the market.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Should I stand to be corrected - I�m always open to different opinions.
Greetings
skookum

Re: Whoops..

kennysams — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:34:03 -0500

dan what town are youlocated in in pa any where near new albany?

Whoops..

Dan-Pa. — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:02:02 -0500

Being from the coal region felt a gold nugget unit wouldn't have a meter, but did some research and can be used for coin and jewelry hunting so it should cut the odds a bit..Do some air testing
and about 40 percent of gold rings lost are thin womans rings, some with nice stones and should come in low nickle or foil area...hope this info can help in your quest...
But again be prepared to dig as the junk outnumbers the rings highly....

Be prepared to dig your butt off...

Dan-Pa. — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:50:10 -0500

Most parks I know are loaded with aluminum and foil that mimic gold rings and things....Perhaps for a beach where digging is easy and just more gold items but for a park need a good ID unit to cut down the odds and digging...

Re: Gold and aluminum?

coindude — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:45:27 -0500

Thanks, the gold hunting I am referring to will be rings, chains, and such in the local parks. Looks like I may have to get me a Gold Bug Pro.

Re: Gold and aluminum?

Mr.Bill — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:33:56 -0500

Being sensitive to small gold will also make it sensitive to small foil & aluminum. Electrically to the detector, they all look the same. Gold comes in at a wide range of discriminated numbers, depending on it's mineral make up. Getting rid of foil & aluminum will rid yourself of a lot of gold.

With that said it's really a moot point, because gold hunting would be done in the "all metal" mode. In the all metal mode, the ground compensation is superior to being in the discrimination mode. One would use this mode most of the time prospecting.

Mr. Bill

Re: Gold and aluminum?

JohnTN — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:28:15 -0500

I am finding that small foil is detected but the ID bounces a bit and tone is a bit warbly. Gold seems to hit and ID solid

Gold and aluminum?

coindude — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:10:15 -0500

I am considering buying a Glod Bug Pro. Obviously the higher operating frequency will be more sensitive to small gold, but is it also more so on small foil and aluminum? Not trying to stir anything up, just trying to get some facts before I buy. Thanks in advance.