HOW TO DETERMINE REAL GOLD

 

Gold is known as one of the most valuable metals in this world. Gold, chemical symbol is Au, are measured by karats (carats). Gold have a few characteristics that we can check it if it is real or not using a few methods. Below is a step that we can apply for real gold determination.

 

1)  Using Porcelain

 

Rub the piece of jewelry across a piece of unglazed porcelain tile. It should not make a black streak. If it does then it is pyrite.If the streak is golden yellow then it is gold. Unglazed porcelain tile can be found at a hardware store.

 

2) Moh’s Scale

 

Use the Moh’s scale to determine the hardness of the metal. Gold has a hardness of about 2.5 to 3 on the Moh’s scale. Glass on the other hand has a hardness of 5.5 on the same scale. Try scratching glass with the piece of gold. If it scratches the glass, it is definitely not gold, or is mixed with other metals and the purity is very low.

 

3) Magnet

 

Hold a magnet near the piece of gold. If the magnet attracts the gold piece, then there are other metals mixed in the gold. This is not pure gold.

 

4) Acid

 

Use hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid, rubber gloves, and protective eyewear from a hardware store. Use test stone and scratch small amount of gold. Then drop a small amount acid onto it. If the gold begins to dissolve, then there is some other type of metal mixed with the gold and it is not pure.

 

 

Actually there are many more steps that have been used for check the gold is real or not. But this 4 steps is the most easiest ways to check it. Hope this information will give you new knowledge about gold.

 

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