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What does unprocessed gold from a mine look like?
Pieces of gold with silver inside of a vein of galena crystal, which is inside of a vein of Quartz crystal. The gold is usually in cubes and can vary from huge to microscopic.
What color is the french horn usually?
Usually they are either Gold or Silver, but but I have seen them in other colors. Usually the colored ones don't play as well and they are just made to look good.
What does silver plating mean?
It is a thin layer of a metal which is silver in color that to make something look better. For instance many Trumpets have a silver or gold plating on them so they don't look ugly like the brass actually would. The silver on trumpets is actually usually nickel (and the gold is usually lacquer).
What are some idioms to do with gold?
There are a few idioms that have to do with gold. One is: all that glitters in not gold. This means that things that look good are not always valuable. Another is: worth its weight in gold, which means very valuable. Also, one usually used to describe children is: as good as gold. To have a heart of gold is to be generous.
What do gold stones look like?
Gold stones look like regular stones with spotspots of gold
What is different 916 gold and 999.9 gold?
916 = 91.6% gold, 8.4% usually silver 999 = 99.9% gold, 0.1% usually silver
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.
Does copper look like gold?
Copper and gold look similar, but while gold is yellowish, copper is reddish.
How did the ring look like?
The wedding ring should be symbolic of the marriage. White gold is more common than yellow gold currently. Usually real diamonds are placed in the center of the band.
Is gold plated as good as gold?
Not usually since gold is, well, solid gold.
Are gold olympic medals real gold?
Gold Olympic medals are real gold, but they are not all gold. They are usually just coated with gold. The rest of the medal is usually silver. There are standards as to how much gold is actually on the gold medals.
Does 14kt gold over sterling silver look like genuine 14kt gold?
If you are referring to 14kt gold plating, then yes it will look like genuine 14kt gold. Gold plating is designed to produce the look of gold and it is very effective because it is a layer of real gold covering. There are a few ways you can determine if something is gold plated vs real, solid gold. #1: Use a magnet: Real gold is not magnetic. If your jewelry is attracted to the magnet, it is probably not real gold. #2: Do a visual inspection around the edges of the jewelry. If the jewelry has been worn a bit, the edges will usually wear the most. If the piece is merely gold plated, you will often see the underlying metal coming through.
