GoldBod makes XRF testing mandatory for gold purchases from September

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This is one of the issues that led to the losses BoG suffered. Solving it will reduce losses in future

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Golddiga 2 hours ago

Here is what we need to know.

The most accurate and reliable way to test gold purity without destroying your item is using an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer, typically available at professional jewelry shops or pawn ...
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Here is what we need to know.

The most accurate and reliable way to test gold purity without destroying your item is using an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer, typically available at professional jewelry shops or pawn/bullion dealers.
For a hands-on approach, the acid and touchstone test is the industry standard, while at-home DIY methods offer a quick initial check.
Professional and Accurate Methods
XRF Spectrometry: Shoots an X-ray beam at the metal to give an exact percentage breakdown of all alloy elements instantly without causing any damage.
Fire Assay: The absolute most accurate destructive test (melting the piece down), usually reserved for large-scale refining and bullion evaluation.
Electronic/Conductivity Testers: Devices like the Sigma Metalytics machine measure electromagnetic or electrical resistance, working well for coins and bars even through light plating.
Standard Testing (With Acid)Touchstone & Nitric Acid Kit: You rub the gold item gently against a black slate stone to leave a metal streak. Applying specific karat-rated nitric acid solutions to the streak reveals the purity; pure gold resists the acid while base metals dissolve or change color.Quick At-Home Checks
Hallmark Inspection: Look closely with a magnifier for stamps like 10K, 14K, 18K, or numbers like 585 (14K) and 750 (18K), though counterfeit stamps do exist.
The Magnet Test: Hold a strong neodymium magnet to the item. Pure gold is not magnetic, so any strong pull indicates a base metal core or plating (though some clasps have tiny steel springs inside).
Unglazed Ceramic Scratch Test: Drag the piece across a plain unglazed tile. Real gold leaves a gold-colored streak, while fake or plated pieces usually leave a dark or black mark.
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