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How could you prove that a sample that looks like gold is really gold?

2 ways i know of checking gold is no.1 scrape it somehow and if the color is consistent it should be real , that's how scrappers do it , proffesionals use acid.the pour it on the gold and if it doesn't turn a different color its real.


How does a gold detector work to detect the presence of gold in the ground?

A gold detector works by sending out electromagnetic signals into the ground. When these signals encounter gold, they are reflected back to the detector, which then alerts the user to the presence of gold. This process is based on the principle that different materials reflect electromagnetic signals in different ways, allowing the detector to distinguish between gold and other substances in the ground.


How can you tell What is real gold?

There are a few different ways of going about this. You have the acid/scratch test kits that are pretty simple. You can use a specific gravity scale. If you have a good bit of gold, you can send a sampling of it to a refinery and have it assayed for a small fee. You have to be careful with the acid and scratch tests, because they test what's on the surface of the piece, and may not yield proper results on a heavily plated piece. My recommendation is taking it to a local jeweler and having them test it for you. You can look for the stamp on the piece (10K, 14K, 18K, etc.), but you may not always find one.


What tests are there to show gold from fool's gold?

This Test Is One Of The Most Accurate Tests For Gold This test is by far my favorite but not very well known at all. It was discovered over 100 years ago in New Zealand and has been used since by gold prospectors all over the world.This method of testing gold will definitely gain fame in the coming years with the price of gold rising and the need for everyday people like you and me to have safe, accurate, inexpensive ways to test our gold. I've already seen consumer gold testers using the same principals as this test for around 50 bucks as a "gold verification pen" or "goldvp" where just by writing on the gold with the pen will tell if the gold is real and the quality (karat) of the gold.Find something that you would like to test for gold contentPlace in a glass or plastic jar that has a cap.Pour into the jar the same volume of alcoholic solution of iodine (tincture of iodine, of chemists) as the metal your testingShake solution and test metal for 30 secondsTake A piece of Swedish filter-paperSaturate the filter paper with the clear supernatant liquid.Burn filter paper to an ashNotice the ash will be colored purple.Drip 4 drops of bromine-a on the ashIf the ash turns white this is a clear indication of genuine gold.The time occupied by the whole process is a few minutes.the simplest test to tell gold from fools gold is to strike it with a hammer: gold will simply flatten, fools gold will shatter.another test to tell gold from fools gold is to put a drop of nitric acid on the sample: gold will not react, fools gold gives off hydrogen sulfide which smells like rotten eggs.


Can you get the gold from pour mercury?

Mercury and gold are two different elements. There is no mercury in gold and there is no gold in mercury. If there is some gold mixed in with the mercury to begin with, then there are ways to separate it out. If there is no gold in the mercury to begin with, then there's no way to get any gold out of it.

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How does fool's gold resemble real gold?

Fool's gold looks almost exactly like real gold. To tell them apart though you can test different ways. Fool's gold isn't very malleable (can't form it into sheets) and when crushed it is greenish brown not gold colored.


In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'TEST' br arranged?

24 different ways....


What are the different ways to get Gold out of water?

Coffee filter


What are the different ways gold can be mined?

Gold can be got by either panning by the river or by etracting it from the gold mine.


Where can one sell their gold?

One can sell their gold in a number of different ways. Some of the best ways to sell gold are to pawn shops, jewelers, coin shops, or cash for gold businesses.


What is investing in gold like and what ways are there to do it?

Investing in gold should start with researching the ways to test gold to be sure of it's purity and authenticity. You can buy gold in bars or coins. It is not advisable to buy online. It is better to go to a reputable local dealer.


What are a couple of different ways to tell if a horse is pregnant that you can do at home?

A. wait! (lol) B. there are horse pregnancy test, (like human ones) that you can buy from magazines or online


How is gold taken from the earth?

There are many different ways, but mining is the most common.


What were the different ways that diggers mined for gold in the 1850's?

.PANNING .mining


Is a DNA test dangerous for a mother or a baby?

there are different ways to do the test like blood sample or hair sample


What does the two purple lines on pregnancy test mean?

You have to read the box or instructions inside the box. Every test is different and shows results in different ways.


How do you identify a gold necklace?

Different countries have different ways of marking gold and silver objects. In the UK objects made of these metals are assayed by the government and stamped with an assay mark.