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What method can be used to determine if gold earrings are real?
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∙ 11y ago
To tell if gold is real or fake, measure its density. The density of gold, 19.3 grams / cm3, is much higher than most other metals. Even lead has a density of only 11.4 g/cm3 -- platinum, iridium, osmium, and neptunium are the only metals that have a density over 20 g/cm3! (For comparison the density of water is only 1 g/cm3).
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∙ 16y agoAnswer Gold is soft so bite it and if it doesn't move or bend it might be fake.
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Are there Field tests for telling the difference between fools gold and real gold?
Real gold is extremely soft and malleable; therefore, real gold could be dented with little pressure. Fools gold (Iron Pyrite) is much harder, and therefore harder to dent. A practical method is to get the material wet, and hold it up in the sun. Gold and fools gold will both shine. Now put your hand between the material and the sun. The gold will still shine, but the fools gold will become quite dark. This is because the shine of gold comes from diffuse reflection (like light shining on paper), while fools gold's comes from specular reflection (like a mirror).
How do i kniow it is real gold?
Real Gold is hard to distinguish from its fake counterpart, unless you are very perceptive. Real gold can only be determined under a magnification lens, and or with chemical tests. Real gold, sometimes, looks more dull and less "beautiful" than fools gold. BUT this isn't always the case.
How can you prove that a sample of pyrite is real gold or not?
One way to test it to see if it will stick to a strong magnet. Gold is non-magnetic, Therefor it should not be a tracked to the magnet. The only metal that will be a tracked to a magnet are iron, cobalt and nickel. Alloys that contain these elements will also be a tracked. Example- Steel. == The simplest test is to bite it. If it is pure gold, it will be soft and you will leave tooth marks. This isn't a foolproof method, however - there are other soft metals, and it might be low karat gold, which is quite a bit harder. A better test uses concentrated nitric acid. Scratch the object lightly with a file or something, then apply a few drops of the acid. If the object is gold plate on cheap metal, it will turn green. If it's gold plate on silver, it will turn a pinkish color. 10 karat gold turns dark brown, 12 karat light brown, and 14 karat or higher won't react much at all. >>M.T.<<
What are the best type of earrings?
real gold ones
What earrings do you wear after you take the ear piercing earrings out?
Go buy some earrings. I would suggest not real big or heavy at first. If you want to be safe, wear earrings that have gold-backs.
How much should a good pair of small gold hoop earrings cost?
Gold hoop earrings can cost anywhere from $400 dollars to $20 dollars, depending on the size, metal stamp, and store. They can be found at most jewelry stores, some retail stores, and some pawn shops. These locations, as mentioned before, can greatly determine the cost.
Do you have to have real gold posted earrings when you get your ears pierced?
No, not at all, and some people are even allergic to gold and gold-plated jewelry. The best kind of earrings to use when you first get your ears pierced are the ones made of surgical steel. They are cheaper than gold, and there may be less chance of skin irritation than there would be with gold or silver earrings.
Well acetones determine if gold is real or not?
yes
How do you tell the difference between real gold and fake gold?
Fake gold, or "fools gold" has a foul sulfur odor while real gold does not. Usually, you can rub the gold and sniff it to determine if it is real or fake.
How do you know if earrings are real gold?
There is a special test to use to find that out. Put them in a glass of water and leave it there for 36 hours or more. If you take it out and scratch the "gold" part, it should NOT feel like sandpaper. If it does, it is not a real gold earring.
How can you tell if diamonds are real in earrings?
Take your earrings to a local jeweler who can use a probe to confirm that the diamonds are real -- or not.
How could you determine is a sample of gold is pure?
One way of determining if a sample of gold is pure, would be to compare the density with that of real gold.
How could you determine if a sample gold is pure?
One way of determining if a sample of gold is pure, would be to compare the density with that of real gold.
Is Michael Kors diamond gold earrings real?
Take your jewelery to a jeweler who will give you an opinion as to their properties. You can also pay a gemologist to document their characteristics.
What kind of earrings work best for sensitive ears?
Look for anything that is "Hypoallergenic". Gold is usually a good bet, but make sure it is real gold and not gold "clad" or "coated". Clad or coating will wear off and then you're in trouble.
