There is a certain “collector’s” premium for a raw nugget over the spot rate per ounce.
I’ve been a member of GPAA for a couple years now. Never found anything big, but it’s a great hobby and pastime, getting out into the country, wading through a pleasant stream, panning through some dirt and occasionally, very occasionally, finding a few small pieces of gold.
http://www.goldprospectors.org/
Does his rock look like it contains much gold to you? It looks more rock than gold to me.
....however, when wading thru random streams, one should be armed with a map of patented and unpatented mining claims in the area and look carefully and thoroughly for mining claim signs - those holding claims don’t take claim-jumping lightly. If one finds treasure on an unpatented or patented claim, federal law dictates that treasure legally belongs to the BLM-registered rightful owner. Those that refuse to identify the exact location of where they found their treasure, are automatically suspect as poachers. End of public service announcement on behalf of patented/unpatented mining claim owners and Happy hunting! :)