Bush Cherry - Indicator for gold bearing soils?

Marauder · Jan 13, 2017

So I've heard round the tracks about Bush Cherry(Cherry Ballart), being a good indicator of gold bearing soils.

IS there any truth to this rumour? I've seen a few of them round in the GT.

Thanks

James

AtomRat · Jan 13, 2017

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=14884

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Marauder · Jan 13, 2017

Thanks Atom!

davent · Jan 13, 2017

Turkey bush could be seen as an indicator in the NT, if you are in known goldfields. Turkey bush dosnt like top soil, so it grows well in areas that have been surfaced, as well as areas with shallow bed rock.

AtomRat · Jan 13, 2017

davent said:
Turkey bush could be seen as an indicator in the NT, if you are in known goldfields. Turkey bush dosnt like top soil, so it grows well in areas that have been surfaced, as well as areas with shallow bed rock.

Does it go "gobble gobble gobble"?

davent · Jan 15, 2017

nah, but if you rub its purple flowers on you, it helps keep flies and mozzies away....a bit.

davent · Jan 15, 2017

BigWave · Jan 15, 2017

I have Cherry Ballarts spread over my property in Warrandyte (ground very shallow). They're protected as I found out by running a Bobcat over one and was reported to council who delivered a hefty fine. Will have to keep a lookout in the GT - thanks for the tip.

Mungoman · Jan 17, 2017

Red Ironbark as well is a good goldfield indicator.

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