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I have been losing my mind trying to figure this out as well. This may help (some). So it turns out that 8Kt. & 9Kt are heavily mixed with silver to make up for the loss percentage of gold (up to 66%). So when I test my 8 & 9 Karat Gold (That I am suspocious about being 8 or 9) I FIRST Break out the magnet as it should have NO magnetism like 10KT, THEN I break out the sterling acids to see how much silver shows up in the Suspected piece. If it looks like Solid Gold, has the constency/texture/color of gold, and silver shows in the acid test in pertinent amounts I term it 8KT (just to be safe). I never call it 9Kt. So far so good. I sell on Ebay.
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How can you test gold to see if its real?
acid test
How can you test a rock for gold to make sure it isn't fools gold?
hit it with a hammer: if it shatters its fools gold, if it flattens it is probably gold.
Explain why color is not a good test for distinguishing between pyrite and gold?
Since pyrite (a.k.a. fool's gold) and gold have the same color, it can be very difficult to distinguish between them. A very accurate way to distinguish them is by streaks.
How can you tell if a gold chain is real?
Best way to find out is to take it to your local Jeweller. Just because a chain is not stamped does not it is not real. Some of the more feminine and delicate chains are too small to have a marking on them but that doesn't mean it's fake. Most chains both silver and gold typically have a stamped Karat amount on them, some don't. One test you can try at home is see if the chain sticks to a magnet. Don't do it on the clasp as that always has alloys in it, use it on the chain itself along the links. If it doesn't attract to the magnet it's real gold. If it does attract chance's are it's alloy which is a fancy word for metals. Ultimately though, your best idea is let a jeweller test it as they do an acid test on it or a gold reading with a machine.
How do you get gold from the ground?
Since I've been learning about gold, me and my class mates would know. Here is your answer you've been searching for: Normally gold mines would get gold out from the ground sometimes machines and in some countries since gold is so commonly found there, people who live there just need a spade or a shovel dig for a few minutes and they'll find loads and loads or gold! So your answer is: Digging with a spade or shovel and gold mines. I hope this helps (If you needed this information for an exam or test, GOOD LUCK! I hope you pass and get a good score and level!)
what is the best home test to check if a metal is gold Is the water test a good test for gold if it sinks?
if the metal sinks in water is is proof it is gold
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 do you test white gold?
acid test and magnet test.
How to test gold with honey?
Gather up a lot of honey.Take it and the gold to a jeweler and say "Hey, I'll give you this honey if you test this gold."There isn't really any reliable chemical way to test gold with honey.
How can you test gold to see if its real?
acid test
How do you tell if gold is real if it has no writing?
Take it to see Money Mart, they can test it or find a gold test kit
How can you test gold purity?
burn it if its gold it want burn
Are there any household items that can be used to test if gold is real?
You can use a magnet to test if the piece of "gold" is magnetic or not. Gold is not magnetic, so if it is attracted then it is not real.
How do you test gold with household items?
Apparently there is a way to test using honey if your piece turns green when placed in it, it is gold
What acid do you use for acide test?
what acid do you use to test gold
What acid do you use for the acid test?
what acid do you use to test gold
Testosterone blood test what color tube. what it the name for the test?
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