Mexican silver, also known as sterling silver, typically has a purity of 92.5%, meaning it is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. This standard is designated by the term "925" stamped on silver items. Pure silver is too soft for most practical uses, so the addition of other metals enhances its durability while maintaining its luster.
80% Silver
925 sterling silver is equivalent to about 87.5% pure silver, which would be considered 87.5 karat. Karat is typically used to measure the purity of gold, so 925 silver would not be measured in karats but instead as a percentage.
It depends on the purity and weight of the silver as to the value. If it is an unusual rosary, perhaps that will add value.
It depends on the purity and weight of the silver as to the value. If it is an unusual rosary, perhaps that will add value.
It's only partial silver -- worth about $2.00
Well a certain percentage has to be silver but not too sure how much of it.
Percentage purity refers to the measure of how much of a substance is truly the desired compound or element. It is calculated by dividing the mass of the pure substance by the total mass of the sample, then multiplying by 100. A higher percentage purity indicates a higher concentration of the desired substance in the sample.
Recycled silver can be worth the same as virgin silver depending on its purity and quality. However, in some cases, recycled silver may be priced slightly lower due to the energy and processing savings associated with recycling compared to extracting and refining virgin silver.
An ounce of silver is worth about $20 depending on the purity of the silver. Sterling silver is now selling for $19.98 per ounce as of 2/11/14 at 9:35 a.m.
An ounce of silver is worth about $20 depending on the purity of the silver. Sterling silver is now selling for $19.98 per ounce as of 2/11/14 at 9:35 a.m.
There is about 25 dollars worth of silver in this coin. That is all it is worth.
Triple plated silver refers to a process where a thin layer of silver is deposited on top of a base metal, usually copper or brass, three times to enhance its appearance. The purity of triple plated silver can vary depending on the thickness of the silver layers applied, but it is typically around 92.5% pure silver (sterling silver) with the rest being the base metal.