So why is garnet commonly found by prospectors seeking placer gold? What can garnets tell us about mineral deposits? Are they valuable in and of themselves as gems or mineral specimens? Can they be an important indicator in mineral exploration? Just about every experienced prospector has found garnets along with gold in his pan at one time or another – what does that mean? Some types of mineral deposits commonly contain significant amounts of garnet associated with the ore minerals, so it’s a topic that is worthwhile for prospectors.
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