ToddB64
Elite Member
Hi
Perhaps you are already performing tests on your Jewelry before selling to have an idea of what constitutes a fair return from pawn shops, metal recyclers, etc..
Or maybe you are thinking about getting started with the ubiquitous acid test kit.
Maybe later on, if you're interested in Science and Math, graduating to other types of tests, such as water testing for Density and comparing the results to a "Periodic Table" Density column, or using a Graduated Cylinder to determine Volume, or an Electronic pocket scale to get the weight of an item.
A couple of the things I have discovered are listed below and if you are interested in science and math like myself, might be of help if you didn't know.
There is a correlation between Mass and Weight.
Gravity does contribute to weight and the affect of gravity on weight varies with your particular location on the earth.
To all you Physics Profs. out there, my knowledge in Science and Math are limited; no College degree. I am self-taught and my interest over the past 75 years has caused me to do a lot of research and reading on various technical subjects and I have always had a strong desire to "lift up every stone" in an attempt to find answers.
Much of my research has been done on the Internet and due to my average intelligence and memory, I make hard copies of anything important and useful and keep those in file folders tab-marked by subject. I may not remember something, but usually know where to find it.
To wrap up this post I'll just say, if you would like to discuss or comment on this subject, feel free to reply or drop me a PM.
Thanks,
ToddB64
Perhaps you are already performing tests on your Jewelry before selling to have an idea of what constitutes a fair return from pawn shops, metal recyclers, etc..
Or maybe you are thinking about getting started with the ubiquitous acid test kit.
Maybe later on, if you're interested in Science and Math, graduating to other types of tests, such as water testing for Density and comparing the results to a "Periodic Table" Density column, or using a Graduated Cylinder to determine Volume, or an Electronic pocket scale to get the weight of an item.
A couple of the things I have discovered are listed below and if you are interested in science and math like myself, might be of help if you didn't know.
There is a correlation between Mass and Weight.
Gravity does contribute to weight and the affect of gravity on weight varies with your particular location on the earth.
To all you Physics Profs. out there, my knowledge in Science and Math are limited; no College degree. I am self-taught and my interest over the past 75 years has caused me to do a lot of research and reading on various technical subjects and I have always had a strong desire to "lift up every stone" in an attempt to find answers.
Much of my research has been done on the Internet and due to my average intelligence and memory, I make hard copies of anything important and useful and keep those in file folders tab-marked by subject. I may not remember something, but usually know where to find it.
To wrap up this post I'll just say, if you would like to discuss or comment on this subject, feel free to reply or drop me a PM.
Thanks,
ToddB64