Supergene Gold Zones 102 (Conclusion) Locate and Recover Supergene Gold #goldgeology #supergene

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Title: How to Locate and Recover Supergene Gold in the Field

Supergene gold systems are some of the most misunderstood — and most profitable — targets in desert terrain. In this 9-minute conclusion to Supergene Gold Class 102, we’ll bring together everything you’ve learned and lay out a clear strategy to find, sample, and recover supergene-enriched gold zones using real field methods and modern tools.

Supergene enrichment is a natural geologic upgrade system. It occurs when acidic, oxygen-rich groundwater dissolves metals like gold from upper rock layers and transports them downward. When this metal-laden fluid reaches a reducing environment, the gold drops out and accumulates in a narrow, often horizontal zone known as the enrichment blanket.

The result? Near-surface, high-grade ore that’s chemically enriched compared to the original deposit. These zones often form just below oxidized gossan caps and are accessible without major equipment — if you know how to identify the clues.

Here are the five keys to locating supergene gold in the field:

1. Read the Oxidation Profile
The upper layers of a supergene system often show red, yellow, or orange staining from iron oxides. Beneath that, you may find a transition zone of darker, clay-rich material or even chalky kaolinite. This boundary often marks where gold enrichment occurred. Look for changes in color, texture, and rock hardness as you trench or sample.

2. Watch for Manganese and Copper Markers
Black manganese oxide crusts and green or blue copper stains (like chrysocolla or malachite) frequently appear near or above supergene enrichment zones. They’re not always directly associated with gold, but they do mark where fluids once moved through rock — a key sign that enrichment is possible below.

3. Focus on Texture
Supergene zones crumble. The rock is often soft, porous, or friable due to the chemical breakdown of sulfides. If you can scratch it with your nail or break it with your fingers, you may be in an altered zone. Limonite, manganese, and clay-rich material are the most common supergene textures.

4. Dig Smart, Not Deep
In most desert systems, supergene zones form just 3–15 feet below the surface. This makes them ideal for shallow trenching, dry washing, or even detector scraping. Focus on transitions — especially where soft oxidized rock meets more compact material. Sample vertically and test each layer until you hit the enrichment zone.

5. Use Modern Tools to Target Old Clues
AI-powered gold maps can overlay alteration zones, historical shafts, gossans, and fault lines — giving you a tactical advantage in targeting supergene traps. Use these tools to pre-select promising sites before you step into the field.

When these clues align — structure, alteration, texture, and metallic indicators — you’re no longer guessing. You’re reading the language of the earth and acting with precision.

Whether you’re a dry washer operator, a weekend trench digger, or a serious prospector looking for pocket gold, supergene systems offer high-reward targets. They’re shallow, high-grade, and often overlooked by modern operations focused on deeper sulfide ore.

In this final video, we walk you through a complete field strategy for identifying enrichment horizons, recognizing key alteration textures, and interpreting manganese and copper signals — all while showing you how to ground-truth what you see on your maps.

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