Rant: My field notes prove scratch tests beat lab reports for quick mineral checks

Everyone acts like you need to send samples out for every find. I trust my streak plate and a good eye more than waiting weeks for results.

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Your trust in scratch tests makes sense when labs take so long.

And @oscar328 is onto something. Who has time for lab delays when you can check on site?

Lab delays" reminds me of waiting on that one printer forever.