How precise is the detection granted by Detect Metal?


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Comparing Detect Metal:
"You attune yourself to magnetic fields, becoming aware of the presence or absence of metallic objects, veins, and deposits within the area."

to Detect Magic:
"You send out a pulse that registers the presence of magic. You receive no information beyond the presence or absence of magic."

Does Detect Metal allow you to detect e.g. "there are 3 collections of steel the size & shape of armour behind that door" or "there is silver and gold clustered underground over there"?
Or is it like the remastered Detect Magic, and it just reveals that "yes, there is hitherto unknown metal (steel, gold, etc.) within 30' of you".


Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Pathfinder Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

I would imagine it's the latter.

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