How to test gold for its purity. *And give it a value*

[@shaunsparks4583]

Hey Dan, I am a disabled veteran forced to retire due to my injuries. As a parent of two (4-6) I have been looking for fun ways to get my kids outside learning and having fun. I was pointed to your channel and since subscribing and watching I now have a 6 year old who cant wait for summer so we can find gold,gems and other things. I cant thank you enough for these videos because they are fun to watch but also full of facts and teaching. Keep them coming, btw video quality was great especially audio. Sincerely, Grateful parent

[@samjewellery3336]

Good to hear your story.determined man.good day.

[@HermacleezTrismagasm]

Thank You for your Sacrifice. USN FC2(SW) disabled combat vet {Desert Storm}

[@maxbenneton2328]

Hey man hope you find some big bastards out there, good luck

[@krazyfaka4535]

I appreciate your service and sacrifice and I hope you made the other soldiers die for their country.....🚬😬

[@mariebrown3405]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER AND EVER...

[@kevjou1]

well Dan I did it i am now the proud owner of Quartz Canyon claim! Its on virgin ground a hour away from my home. I am looking forward to spring.

[@danielpittman6026]

That must be so exciting! Congrats

[@davidking8126]

Nice... Can I come try it... I always wanted to go to a claim

[@luisv9029]

@@davidking8126 no

[@davidking8126]

@@luisv9029 lol...thanks..

[@mikeplant9163]

good luck.

[@adamireland8864]

I watched someone who metal detects along beaches and he shows everything he gets at the end, whenever he got gold he said he tested it and it was real and whatever karat it was... I always wondered how he found out, thank you!

[@tomp538]

Three things I learned in a prospecting class, back in 1978: 1. Gold is where YOU find it 2. You get back what you put in; or as the instructor said chances of getting rich with a gold pan are slim to none. 3. When out prospecting, especially in abandoned mines; look for artifacts and above all enjoy the experience of being outdoors.

[@bobcurtis5662]

This is the first video I've ever watched about how to test gold. Thank you for my first lesson! Just what I needed.

[@suebell586]

This is just too exciting for words. Thank you so much for your generousity.

[@Danhurd]

You are welcome!

[@jacobl2607]

Thanks for all you do Dan!!! I love watching you find gold, metal detect, and find gemstones (And all of the other things you do.)

[@RT-215]

Dan, just wanted to say thank you for your educational content and for this very generous "Gold Nugget Giveaway." I've gotten many hours of enjoyment watching you hunt for the shiny. Good luck to all in the giveaway!

[@tonymontgomery5901]

Hi Dan, Thank you for your Educational, clear and concise teaching. I am a US citizen who invest in gold. I am now in Africa sourcing and buying gold. I have my acid and education ready to test before I purchase. Thank you Dan.

[@mattsinger6634]

Dan, you are the man! I’m watching you acid test video right now testing your nuggets and jewelry. I love the positive vibes you bring to your channel! You’re a delight to watch and I learn a lot about prospecting from you. Thanks! Matt Singer

[@FG564GHJU7]

Dan - I love this video. This is a great way to figure out what karat rating one's gold is worth. Than you for sharing this technique.

[@rileyjones7574]

Hey Dan! I've been watching since the stone ages. Your doing very well with these videos and I can't wait till the spring and summer for some GOLD!! See you then Dan! - Riley Edit: Hey I've liked all of your videos so far and I think your videos are a success! You've earned my subscription a long time ago Dan. I'm 15 years old and live in the great snowy state of Michigan. I visit family down in Tennessee and pan for gold on my property and in some of the local rivers. I hope to have some gold panning videos up on this channel as soon as spring break starts. I've learned a lot from you and hope that you keep these videos going! Liked, commented and subscribed a long time ago Dan! Bye!

[@stephenbartnett1537]

Always wondered how much gold would be lost when scraping to test the purity.

[@dominiclovato5985]

Your talking a very small amount. But if your testing a lot you might get a small amount.

[@salimjackson2623]

Hahahaha

[@noahpaulette1490]

@@dominiclovato5985 over history it has to be at least a few ozt.

[@eddiesandoval34]

Out of 3 videos on this subject yours made the most sense. Even the paper instructions that came with the kit didn’t make sense in fact the way I read it it says totally the opposite when the scratch disappears

[@extragamer2935]

Very informative, Thanks Dan

[@chrismaccarl8474]

Hey Dan, been a fan for a long time! The only thing I love more then chicken nuggets is gold nuggets! Love watching your vids always entertaining and inspiring! Would love to have this piece to add to my rock and mineral collection! Rock on 🤙🏼 -Chris

[@zacharyzapata2302]

10 gram nugget, that thing is a monster. Imagine finding that as your first nugget

[@-meganeura]

My grandfather found a 60g nugget in Africa long time ago, he wasn't even looking for gold, just crossing a street he kick it and noticed it was very heavy. How it got there? We will never know. Incredible luck! hope it´s my turn now! :)

[@gorbott]

or winning it as your first nugget ;)

[@jensdoc091]

Now that’s a nugget!

[@RosenGadgets]

Dan is such a great resource for gold and gemstones questions. I was thinking of purchasing an expensive gold verifier but will go with one of these kits. Thanks Dan!

[@agron7878]

Im a injured retired coal miner. Ive always liked geology. I would really like to get into prospecting. Dan you are amazing at explaining your content. I have learned a lot from your videos. Have a great day and thanks for all the great information. That is prize enough for me.

[@theresabetaway7775]

Js, You got my respect i come from five generations of Coal miners 👍

[@dirtkicker5973]

Tried to enter your giveaway but alas I was denied cause i cant even afford $1 to become a patreon. Bummed Out

[@scrapmandan245]

Same as, KZbin always ends up being about money, so sad

[@scrapmandan245]

@Violet Fields like you said its a give away 😂😂

[@scrapmandan245]

@Violet Fields this isn't a raffle though

[@bucketlistdave7038]

Bucket list Dave I had several grand fathers who did file claims in the 1860 Denver gold rush they inded up I boulder county at dsugarloaf, CO. Your videos have been great to watch to understand how they made a living prospecting for gold and eventually tungsten. They usually made the most money by filling claims and selling them to east coast investors. Thanks Dave salsman.

[@dixiedave3x]

Stumbled upon your videos about a week ago and watched several of them in quick succession. In addition to being both entertaining and educational, you're just a really cool guy. I'm now HOOKED! Just celebrated my 58th birthday, and winning that nugget would be AWESOME!

[@NarekGaming]

I love how in a lot of videos, there is some sort of educational element to it. This is a massive help.

[@joemalinchalk1314]

Wheelchair bound retired Navy. I have boxes of family jewelry including gems. I bought the fancy kit with the gem tester, can't wait to get started.

[@lindaatkisson1662]

Hey ,Mr. Dan hope you have a great day . I will try these methods for testing my gold jewelry. Thanks for the tips .

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

You are great teacher and communicator Dan. Thank you sir.

[@ronaldjohnston7482]

Thank you Dan that is so much help for me to figure out how to compare what 10 carrot 18 carrot 22 carrot and hire that's an awesome set up I would like to find out more about gold

[@ronaldjohnston7482]

Hello Dan I hope your doing well I just seen your video on the acid test on how to find out the 24k 22k 18k 14k and 10k that was very cool of you to put that on thank you so much for the infermashion

[@cheriefranklingardner7002]

Brilliant. I’m from the UK. Not much prospecting here! I’m really interested in learning more. I think I’ve found the best teacher. 😀. Thank you

[@NotaryDustin]

I have been wanting to see this process! Thanks for doing bringing this video to me! I always look for forward to your videos, and love learning from them.

[@Bufflalo121]

I have this test kit, but this video really tough me a lot...worth the watch...now i'll feel way more confident in assessing gold i may purchase...thank you a great flick.... keep up the great videos....BB

[@nevzatqorrolli8636]

Great job! Being an amateur and beginner prospector, you gave me very good ideas and knowledgd to recognize real gold and false one. With respect, Nekki

[@spinderella3602]

You are my very first video in my quest for learning more about authenticating and quantifying gold. Thank you for infusing your witty personality through this video.. Made it entertaining, too

[@neworldictator144]

OoOOoo! Yes Please!! PRETTY PLEASE? Haha AWESOME :D Thanks for the information & the opportunity!!!

[@AndrewGilpatric662]

I live in the state of Maine has very little gold and I'm a new hobbyist at finding gold I appreciate your videos on how to test it and how to pan for it thank you you're always entertaining appreciate your videos

[@vicbade9702]

Your video is quite educative, this mybfirst time i understand how to test Gold and how to determine the purity using the carat...thanks so much.

[@chrisandlane]

I love Dan's channel. He got it all. His style is unique and he really knows his stuff. I love how he's into other facets in this area, instead of focusing just on gold. Having said that, if there are people who will buy a bucket of dirt, so they can pan/sift it out for gold w/o a guarantee of 100% return, hit me up. Ive got unlimited buckets of dirt waiting for you.. Who knows, you may get the bucket with the nugget!

[@mamajudah7269]

You are a great teacher, a person absorbs better with a happy instructor. This video is one more wrinkle on my brain.

[@williampulley1706]

Love your videos. Learning alot about mining and panning. Keep up the great work.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks

[@abbytroike]

I love your enthusiasm, clear instructions and sense of humor! Thank you!

[@shawnajohnson491]

I have learnd more about gold, gold panning and sleuthing on your youtube channel than any other youtube prospector. Thank you. 😊

[@matthewsewell6956]

Thanks for putting this video together, answered a lot of questions I had. You kinda remind me of my favorite shop/chemistry teacher in high school. Keep it up, looking forward to the next one.

[@c2089me]

I watch your videos at work, from 8pm to 6am and they keep me up all night, thanks!

[@markopittman2833]

i took some gold in for sale and i watched the guy test it pretty much the same way, very facinating dan, it must be the mad scientist in me from when i was a kid.

[@markopittman2833]

oh yea the gold tested here at ancient jewelers in placerville,ca, was 22 kt. and he gave me that rate when cashn in my placer pickers..

[@DigginIt]

Thanks Dan, I bought the kit last year and found what could be my first gold nugget a couple weeks ago... just didn't know what to do next. :) Good Luck & Happy Huntin' All!

[@yaqoobshahshah]

Hello Brother Dan Hawk, Thank you for downloading this kind of video. This is not my job. My job is related to mechanic. But I like to do research on metals. This video of yours has given me a lot of guidance. Before that I only knew the shape of gold. I did not know how to test gold, and how to test the quality of gold. I get a lot out of watching your video. Thank you for that

[@webcreazion]

i stumbled on your video because i been wanting to know how gold carat are measured. thanks to God because you answered my wondering. thank you sir for this informative knowledge. I am watching now the second part of your video.

[@johnshowcarbuilder6720]

Thank you for doing this video I am learning a lot I didn't know how to test the purity of the gold everytime I watch your videos I always learn something

[@debbiearthur867]

I love your videos! I have "Gold Fever" and looking forward to taking my Grandson out to pan this spring and summer. We are all fairly new to this but love being in the outdoors and enjoying our time together. I have yet to find a nugget, but you give us inspiration. Thank-you for the wealth of information!

[@dirkverhoest936]

hi again. we use black slate stone for the last 25+ years as it is very cheap at the box stores. thanks again for a great video

[@Sugarkraft]

Your videos are great to watch. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Also, you’re a little crazy, which makes you even more credible! 👍👍 Quality of this video looks great, Dan!

[@Danhurd]

Awesome - thanks! (Just a little crazy)

[@christopherferguson9300]

Wow such a great give away. been watching your videos for about a year now and love the adventures you go on, even the more informational ones too. Now im trying to find where I can go gold panning here in the states because of you.

[@Trident1776]

Very well demonstrated and explained. Thank you.

[@InfinityProspecting]

I like how you turned a potentially boring acid test explanation video into an informative comparison! You're a pretty great teacher, Dan. Also clever Patreon promo, users are far more likely to make a pledge if they are signed up. I was going to become a patron (probably still will at some point) but I'm going to send you some free gold mining gear later this year instead if you're okay with that. Keep it up! Love the videos!

[@michealklonowski5267]

Yes your new camera is great and thank you for sharing. Your knowledge empowers us all through your sharing.

[@timothyjordan3057]

I was one of what I am sure was many that suggested you team up with poly I am glad you did I enjoy those collaborations I hope both of you did to

[@dougyap]

Hi Dan..I happened to stumble upon your videos and found them entertaining and informative. I wished I live out in BC and can do some prospecting as a hobby since I'm retired. I used to be a consultant on project in Malaysia and one such project was a potential gold mine. I had to arrange for core samples and testing. I managed to get some rock samples that contained gold. Carried them around for many years..lol. I still have them in its raw form. I guess one day I'll find out the purity of my little sample. Thanx for all the entertainment and information.

[@zogiimasa6530]

Hi Dan I enjoyed your work and teaching for testing gold purity. I really learned a lot, since I am currently working on small scale alluvial gold buying and mining. Really boosted passion for prospecting.

[@georgeearls3338]

I may have to order one of those kits.

[@Danhurd]

They are kind of fun!

[@Kingalula]

Man thank you so much I was doing research and I was actually giving it long time but look at what you did I am done in 23 minutes Tnx a lot.

[@mehdizaidi8578]

You e explained it better than the other people on KZbin it was very helpful thank you.

[@bfossberg]

I have learned so much and been entertained at the same time following you. Great show Dan!

[@shirleyburns2623]

We have been panning in our yard. Using varies paydirt. It’s addicting. Love your videoes

[@williamriblett912]

Very informational! I appreciate the education!

[@maulanamalikfikri2896]

This is a very simple way to determine whether gold is real or fake, and its value in carats. Hope i could do it too in the near future. Thank you Dan Hurt, love this.

[@linasmith7322]

Great video, I appreciate you showing the steps in detail! How do you clean your scratch stone afterwards (if at all)? Thank you!

[@jackiecarter7815]

Your so awesome! You seem to be an awesome Dad too! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of gold with us! You are so appreciated! Merry, Merry Gold Nugget Christmas! 🎄💛🎄💛🎄💛

[@rodneybetts6086]

Thank you Dan. I have Always wondered how to tell the purity of gold and now you have Informed me how it is done.

[@Danhurd]

Awesome

[@phoenixdark9382]

Thanks for sharing your nuggets of wisdom and real nuggets as well. One of a kind channel!

[@SaintAndrewTV]

Great as always, Dan. Learning something new every video. Greetings from your neighbors to the south.

[@matthewblack987]

Super easy. I will check your site for testing kits restocking. Thanks for helping me learn this.

[@olegshugurov227]

Best gold prospecting content on you tube! Love watching it. Thanks Dan!

[@420Thomo]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Dan! My wife and I are learning so much from you!

[@frankrosekrans175]

Well done video. Very easy instructions. Just purchased a test kit. Thanks Dan

[@micahv5650]

I’ve been a LONG time fan and you’ve inspired me to go outside and pan here in Colorado. I’m actually setting up an element collection and although I have some tiny flake gold, a specimen like this would definitely make the set more attractive! Keep up the fantastic and hard work. One of the best KZbin channels out there! Cheers.

[@thirdridgeoutdoors9968]

Thank you for showing placer gold as well as jewelry. This was super informative!

[@blantyresteelltd.6794]

Hi, My name is Deepak Sood and I am located in Nairobi Kenya. This is one of best gold testing videos I have ever watched. I now have a very good idea how to test and price gold

[@jeffhunter646]

Nice job.was interested more in the placer testing.your the only one that has covered this.thks

[@SharonDyer-x2c]

Explained so well on one of my favourite things

[@dogenguy]

Beautiful nugget! I use these gold test kits all the time. There are lots of jewelry that have the karat mark and are not gold.

[@waynebussey5521]

Nice layout of different samples you tested...and a fair explanation on using the scratch plate and test acids. all around a good video 👍. And comments and likes done 👍.

[@AilishBrady]

Thanks Dan for the education, and the inspiration to start treasure hunting in Ireland 💚

[@TheHandyAndy]

I always wonder how this process worked. thanks for covering it.

[@troynorris561]

I love how easy you make it for us beginners!!!

[@saboresdenicaraguaymás]

really good information for anyone who doesn't know how to value scrap gold

[@snakeman469]

Dan, I have been watching your vids for some time now, I enjoy them vids because you do a lot of teaching in them. I have learned a lot. For that I thank you. As long as you continue making the vids I'll be here watching them.

[@dabugguy958]

Aloha Dan!! Once again a VERY informative video. Thank you!! I'm hoping to swing up to B.C. later this year after I visit my mother in Seattle.

[@derickberney6452]

Keep up the GREAT Work DAN..

[@denvan3143]

I am doing a bit of research for a story I’m writing Where testing gold is involved. Thanks for the informative video.

[@PhilemonSakachiba-xh7su]

This is my first time Dan to listen to your education channel. I have enjoyed your presentation. Very clear, loud and educative. My question is that; How do you explain the reaction of the kt solutions and gold in relation to their amounts of contents?

[@dthenderson96]

Another great video!! I have enjoyed your videos for several weeks now. Thanks for explaining, in ways my feeble brain can understand, how to test the purity of gold (not that I have any lying around to test... but I'll be ready if/when I ever do!) I'll subscribe and keep watching! Congrats on your new GoPro camera... video quality was very good. If you ever make it to South Carolina, I'll be glad to show you around. And hey... winning that nugget would be pretty sweet!

[@jeremyowen1]

Glad you decided to make this video. Good way to keep content coming in these winter months!

[@amptaxman]

I’ve watched a few videos of Australian gold prospectors using metal detectors to find gold nuggets. Its amazing how big some of the nuggets are, and the shapes are always fascinating. The geological processes to make that happen are a complete mystery to me.

[@TruckerChick]

Thanks for the info Dan. Very helpful video. Keep up the awesome work! That chunky nug would double my little collection. Good luck to us all!!

[@clifforddavis7878]

Nice New camera quality and sound. Loved the entire video, just what one would expect from a teacher. LOL your videos are always upbeat and very entertaining as well as educational. Thank you and may your day be splendid.

[@ChrisR_4812]

Thanks for showing this process. Who knew it could be that easy. Now, to find that gold.

[@kmcneil0220]

Came here in June 2020 to binge watch the channel! Unfortunately missed this giveaway. I wish I lived in Canada lol. We don’t have much gold if any here in Indiana. Oh how I would love to prospect. Great vid as usual Dan. Always love the informational videos to show my kids.

[@Trunks2treasures]

Thank you so much! I often question myself when testing, and your video was so helpful. I really appreciate it, and I enjoyed watching. Looking forward to watching more. Take care.

[@inesbahl69]

You are such a great teacher. .....and you look exactly how I imagine the real miner dwarfs in Snow White and the seven dwarfs.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks!