2006-07-23 08:11:23 · 7 answers · asked by james w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
hmmmm.... you could perform a specific gravity test on it or if you have access to nitric acid you can put a drop of it on it and see if it reacts or not. Simplest thing to do is take it to a local jeweler and have him or her check it out for you. They usually don't charge for the test.
2006-07-23 08:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by Winter Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat it with acid (almost any acid will do) and see if there is a chemical reaction. If it's gold, there won't be. If you need a non-destructive means, use x-rays: different elements absorb x-rays of varying lengths differently.
2006-07-23 15:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bite it. Gold is soft.
2006-07-23 15:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find its density: mass/volume. If it is 19.28 g/squared cm , it is gold.
2006-07-23 16:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by Palestini Detective 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a pawn shop if they want to buy it its gold
2006-07-23 15:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw it into fire :). There is idiom something like real gold doesnt fear fire, hence i think it is an option then
2006-07-23 15:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by Cynthia Ng 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a jewelry store, they can tell you
2006-07-23 15:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Pandora Tommorow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋