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I know this forum is for gold prospecting but the principles apply to my area of interest.
Been digging a pit latley. Getting down about 2 meters following a quartz stringer. Hole is currently 1.5 diameter at the bottom. Found good tin and nice topaz but now I have hit the main quartz lead. This shit is solid!!! Any idea's on how to bust it up?
Can't get power down there and not quite enough space for a good swing on the sledgey. Hammer and chisel is taking for ever!!!
No good for explosives. I love a boom as much as the next man but I want the topaz and aqua crystals in tact.
Is it possible to drill holes in quartz using a cordless hammer drill? I've never tried before.
Will it even help to bust it up? Or is there a better way?
Any idea is a welcome one.
Been digging a pit latley. Getting down about 2 meters following a quartz stringer. Hole is currently 1.5 diameter at the bottom. Found good tin and nice topaz but now I have hit the main quartz lead. This shit is solid!!! Any idea's on how to bust it up?
Can't get power down there and not quite enough space for a good swing on the sledgey. Hammer and chisel is taking for ever!!!
No good for explosives. I love a boom as much as the next man but I want the topaz and aqua crystals in tact.
Is it possible to drill holes in quartz using a cordless hammer drill? I've never tried before.
Will it even help to bust it up? Or is there a better way?
Any idea is a welcome one.