Silver?
I was up American Fork Canyon hoping to find some gold, but instead I found what I think is silver, not sure though. Let me know what you think. It is not magnetic.
Hmm...interesting. I always thought aluminum burned when hot enough. I've seen cans catch fire and burn like wood if the fire is hot enough. I didn't think it would melt into a nugget.
Interesting. How did you determine for sure it was aluminum?
Turns out it is aluminum, but I still enjoy the nugget. Hopefully the next time I am up the canyon I will find the good stuff!
Is it light enough to be aluminum? I find quite a few pieces very similar to this that were cans melted in a campfire. They register in the silver range on my detector.
Will do. This is something a always wondered about but knew little of.
I tested all the rings I could find, and they worked well. Check some of the acid tests on youtube, they give good visual tips. It is a little tricky at first.
Thanks. Other than the rocks you wrote about, do they work reliably on other materials like rings and such?
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Where did you order the acid tests from?....just curious.
OK, I have a problem... I got my acid test, and now I am more confused. I first tested a 14k gold ring then a piece of steel and a silver ring, and the acids did what they were suppose to. I tested the metal on the stone first with silver test and had no color change, next I tested with the platinum acid and it had no change or reaction, so finally I tested it with the 18k gold test and nothing happened... It is to light to be gold or platinum, any suggestions please?
I ordered some gold silver and platinum acid test's, I will let you know what I find out...
It is impossiable to tell by the photo. Send a few pieces off to the assay office!
That was the consensus reply from a few "prospectors" on another site, either way it is a cool looking nugget and will hang on to it.
2010 Find count
Penny- 86
Nickle- 15
Dime- 41
Quarter- 27
K Half- 1