What are all the gold flakes in the lakes in California?

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2006-07-04 12:37:12 · 3 answers · asked by ann b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad

Its called fools gold. Pyrite is the real name for it I think

2006-07-04 13:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by RIVER 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My guess is some form of silica from suspended sand particles, or else a little variation of iron pyrite.

2006-07-04 19:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Gold!!!

2006-07-04 19:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋