Good point:

"As for the definition, gold is both recyclable and recoverable. I recall reading some place that more than 98% of all the gold that has ever been mined is still extant. It's in gold chains, bullion, coins, electronics, etc.

It is all recoverable and, depending on how you want to use it, recyclable. As for the few percent lost, that went down with pirate ships, was thrown off the bridge by scorned spouses, or was buried in a backyard and forgotten."

Okay then, Years ago I lost an old heirloom .. almost pure.. Gold ring in the back garden. Never did find it and was never a concern because Gold was $30.00 an ounce ?? back then.

Now, Racquet364 with his post has opened an old Brain Cell.

At today's price, gripes it could be worth a tidy sum.

Anybody know if there is such a thing like a Geiger Counter or whatever to locate and how deep does it recognize?

Boy, would Miss Sweetly be pleased if I found it.