2020-03-30, 0.294 grams of natural gold nuggets on the balance scale

Alluvial gold, also known as placer gold, refers to small particles and nuggets of pure or nearly pure native (natural) metallic element that have been eroded from their original rock formations by weathering processes such as wind, water flow in rivers and streams. Over time these tiny fragments are transported downstream where they accumulate at the bottom due to gravity; this process is called alluviation which gives rise to deposits known colloquially among prospectors simply referred to “placers”. These gold particles can range from fine dust-like grains (flour gold) up through larger nuggets weighing several ounces or more. The concentration of placer gold varies widely depending on the geological history and hydrological conditions in a given area.

2020-03-30, 0.294 grams of natural gold nuggets were carefully placed onto an analytical balance scale for precise measurement as part of routine assaying procedures to determine their purity levels before further processing or sale on the market.