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Magnet test
The magnet test is one of the easy tests to determine whether the gold is original or not, but it is not considered a completely foolproof method, and to do this experiment a person must bring a magnet stronger than a refrigerator magnet, where the magnet is directed towards the piece of gold; If gold gravitated toward this magnet means that the fake gold, because gold is one of the minerals non-magnetize. [1]
Nitric acid test
Gold is characterized by the inability of acids to affect it, and therefore it is advisable to check it for nitric acid; If the piece is dissolved in it, then this is sufficient evidence that it is not genuine gold, and the person must also take caution and caution when performing this test, because nitric acid works to dissolve everything that is not gold. [1]
Vinegar test
A person can use white vinegar to clean metals, and it can also be used to find out whether a piece of gold is original or soy , where the following steps can be followed: [2]
- Pour white vinegar into a glass, being careful not to add water.
- Put the gold in a cup of white vinegar.
- Leave the gold coin for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the gold ring and wash it with water.
- Note: Real gold will shine while the fake gold will change color in response to vinegar. [2]
Skin discoloration test
Gold is considered counterfeit if the skin color changes to black or green, but this test is not reliable or accurate, because some people are sensitive to gold, or the person may suffer from allergies to some of the alloys in gold as well. [3]
Consulting a professional
The jewelry maker or professional can determine whether the gold is real or fake, as this method is the surest proven method ever, and in some cases a person may not have to pay anything in exchange for determining whether the gold is original or not. [3]
References
- ^ A b "How To To Tell the if a Gold Is Real" , Www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 22-9-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b Connie's Owens, "How To You Do the Use vinegar To the Find the Out If the Is the Ring of a Real Or a Gold Do Not?" , Www.leaf.tv , Retrieved 22-9-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b Ms Laurie the Brenner, "How To Real To the Test For a Gold" , Www.ehow.com , Retrieved 22-9-2018. Edited.
