19. Gold Ore

Carbonated basalt close up of gold veins within

Gold ore (metamorphic rock), found in Aquarius Mine, Timmins, Ontario. Gold was probably the first metal used by ancient peoples. Gold is generally found in the white quartz veins in these rocks.

Gold ore (metamorphic rock), Hollinger Mine, Timmins, Ontario.

Gold ore (metamorphic rock), Hollinger Mine, Timmins, Ontario. Visit Timmins Underground Gold Mine Tours for more information.

Gold ore (metamorphic rock) with Fuchsite mica (green chrome mica)

Gold ore (metamorphic rock) with Fuchsite mica (green chrome mica), Timmins, Ontario. Gold would be found in the white quartz veins in this rock.

Another example of gold ore. See caption.

Gold ore (metamorphic rock) from Hemlo, near Wawa, Ontario.