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Pure gold has a hardness of about 2.5 on the Moh's Scale, so it's safe to say that the vast majority of rocks could not be scratched by it. Gypsum and talc are a couple of very, very soft rocks that could be scratched by gold.
What else can I help you with?
How can you tell gold from other shiny rocks?
you must take scratch card or paper or something and scratch it. if it is gray, gold, or something like that, its gold
What is scratch map?
A Scratch Map is a large wall map, that has a gold top foil layer. You scratch off the gold in areas to reveal places and countries you have visited.
Will platinum scratch gold?
Yes Platinum is harder than gold and also has a higher density, so it will scratch gold. It is not advisable to wear platinum along with gold.
Can glass scratch gold?
yes
How do you identify iridium mixed gold?
Should be harder to scratch than gold
Will a 24k gold bracelet scratch easily?
Yes because the gold is soft.
Can gold scratch other minerals?
Yes, some. Though gold is a soft element it is not the softest
Why is gold and copper used in making jewelry?
because gold and copper are hardly reactive and dont scratch easily
Can platinum scratch gold?
Platinum is slightly harder than iron and iron can easily scratch gold. Platinum is also the least reactive metal and may have been used by early man before copper.
Can you polish gold and silver with pomice stone?
No. Gold and Silver are soft metals. You would scratch it horribly if you tried to polish it with a pumice stone.
How long do you leave your gold in a jar of honey to test if it is gold?
Honey is not a reliable way to test gold. Most people use the scratch test and the acid test based on karats.
How to know if gold is real?
The best way to tell if your gold is real is to take it to a jeweler to have a scratch test done. They will make a scratch on your ring, apply a solution and depending on what color the solution turns that indicates what you have.
