Well put Don
I think you said it as accurately as could be said. I would add that what could be contributing to this ionization is the suns radiating frequencies above 340nm which for gold is the photoelectric threshold,that is gold emits electrons when radiated with light 340nm and above. Now we have a fairly solid basis for the light seen above gold with the electrons interacting with a gas similar to mercury vapor which adheres to gold in nature. I have 3 mercury analyzers and this has become one of my favorite methods for locating gold as it's quick and easy.
Randy
I think you said it as accurately as could be said. I would add that what could be contributing to this ionization is the suns radiating frequencies above 340nm which for gold is the photoelectric threshold,that is gold emits electrons when radiated with light 340nm and above. Now we have a fairly solid basis for the light seen above gold with the electrons interacting with a gas similar to mercury vapor which adheres to gold in nature. I have 3 mercury analyzers and this has become one of my favorite methods for locating gold as it's quick and easy.
Randy