I scratched an ore with what looks like potentially Gold on my testing stone and It passed for 10 karat, however, the 14 karat caused a smoky reaction. It still passed for 14 karat, any clarity on why it caused smoke?
I’ve got some what I believe to be silver out of some breaker switches, but when I test it with my acid it doesn’t show red like any of the other sterling silver that I have like how you demonstrated with your paper towel it shows black. Any idea why that is.
@@vintagesterlingfinds interesting, I have some stainless. I will test and see if I get the same result. Although another thing to note is that the metal is significantly softer than stainless steel I can melt it down with my propane torch, just like sterling
0:00 ⏳ Using old testing acids can lead to inaccurate results when testing for gold and silver, so it's crucial to replace them every six months to a year. 1:50 🖊 Scratching too lightly when testing jewelry with acids can result in false positives, especially with gold-plated items. 3:12 🧤 Avoid getting testing acids on your hands by using tools or wearing gloves, as they can cause burns and leave black spots. 3:38 🕶 Scratching all around the stone when applying testing acids can waste acid and make it difficult to determine results accurately. 4:47 💍 When testing jewelry, scratch in inconspicuous areas to avoid visible damage to the item, ensuring accurate testing without compromising its appearance.
