**Test What Test Gold?**

The first thing to do to check if you have real gold is to look at it.

Look for particular signs that point to real gold??

VISUAL TEST

Inspect the piece for official markings.

 A stamp will indicate either fineness (1-999 or .1-.999) or karat (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K or 24K). A magnifying glass will make this easier. Gosh this is Static Testing

Possibly to look for

Counterfeit pieces can often have a marking that appears authentic; more testing may be needed either way.An older piece might not have a visible marking due to wear.

2.Look for noticeable discoloration. It is important to check for discoloration in areas that face constant friction (typically around the edges).

If the gold seems to be wearing off and showing a different metal beneath it, you probably have a piece that is only gold plated.

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It is important to check for discoloration in areas that face constant friction (typically around the edges).

If the gold seems to be wearing off and showing a different metal beneath it, you probably have a piece that is only gold plated.

BITE TEST

Bite down on your gold with moderate pressure. S?DLY YOU CANNOT BYTE S/W

2.Examine your gold for any markings

In theory, real gold will show indents from your teeth; deeper markings indicate purer gold.

This is actually not a recommended test, as you can damage your teeth. Not to mention that lead is even softer than gold and gold-plated lead will appear to be gold when you bite it.

Magnet Test

This is an easy test, but it’s not an all-encompassing or fool-proof way to determine whether your gold is real. Something as weak as a fridge magnet will not be useful, but stronger magnets that you can find in specialized hardware stores or in common objects such as women’s purse latches, children’s toys, or even in old unused hard drives will be strong enough to perform this test.

Density Test

Weigh your piece of gold. A jeweler can normally do this for you for free if you don’t have your own scale. You will need the weight in grams. S/W is not tangible.

Ceramic Plate Test

Find an unglazed ceramic plate to use. If you don’t have this, you can purchase a random piece of unglazed ceramic from a home improvement store.

Drag your item across the surface. A black streak means your gold is not real, whereas a gold streak indicates your item is genuine.
Nitric Acid Test

Place your piece of gold in a small stainless steel container.

Put a drop of nitric acid on your gold and watch for any resulting reaction to the acid.

A green reaction indicates your item is either a base metal or gold plated.A milk-colored reaction would indicate gold-plated sterling silver. If there is no reaction, you mostly likely are dealing with real gold.

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