**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.
2.Look
for noticeable discoloration DOES S/W
posses COLOR Which Color then …........
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
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.
After a test
Software does'nt turn to any color.
Software is likely
to be compared to gold both are the end result of hard toil, however
anything of good quality would eventually go through rigorous testing
process.
