Raw Silver..? I Don't know..??

[fastdraw]

Went out for about 4 hours today... and found three Clad... and this..? The VDI was from 32-38.
It very heavy.... and Found in the "Comstock" Silver load area of Nevada.
I split it in 3 pieces with my hatchet after I got home.. that's the reason there are striations in the. Metal. Is this RAW silver..? I have Zero knowledge of raw silver. Are there experts out there that can tell me how I check raw silver..? I would hate to pay somebody $50 when it's maybe only worth $100.00 or Zero.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

Went out for about 4 hours today... and found three Clad... and this..? The VDI was from 32-38.
It very heavy.... and Found in the "Comstock" Silver load area of Nevada.
I split it in 3 pieces with my hatchet after I got home.. that's the reason there are striations in the. Metal. Is this RAW silver..? I have Zero knowledge of raw silver. Are there experts out there that can tell me how I check raw silver..? I would hate to pay somebody $50 when it's maybe only worth $100.00 or Zero.

Do you have a silver tester? There is a way to test silver to find out or not if it is Silver --many people have tested coins & rings with a drop of this liquid placed in an area that isn't noticeable to ruin its value! Good Luck--Hope it is of real silver content! Ma

 

[Ronstar]

Has to be someone there locally or at least in NV that could at minimum tell you yes or no

 

[sube]

That may be a mix of lead zinc don't think you could cut silver like that . try a small size piece the size of a penny and see if it still IDS the same . sube

 

[fastdraw]

That may be a mix of lead zinc don't think you could cut silver like that . try a small size piece the size of a penny and see if it still IDS the same . sube

I like that Idea...

 

[silvercoinboy]

Recommend an x-ray test (XRF Gun). try your local scrap yard or larger gold buyer.

 

[fastdraw]

Do you have a silver tester? There is a way to test silver to find out or not if it is Silver --many people have tested coins & rings with a drop of this liquid placed in an area that isn't noticeable to ruin its value! Good Luck--Hope it is of real silver content! Ma

I just went online and there are many Gold Silver and platinum testing kits. some of them range from 16 to $50 and I have no problem spending the money but is anybody out there have experience with some of these testing kits.

 

[sgoss66]

So, did you ever find out if it was silver, fastdraw?

Steve

 

[Ronstar]

I think the Jeopardy theme song is still playing..... lol

 

[fastdraw]

So, did you ever find out if it was silver, fastdraw?

Steve

I just ordered a testing kit two days ago... But I'll post the outcome.

 

[laplander]

When cleaning silver coins with aluminum foil and spit it gives off a rotten egg smell. I don't know if that would be a definitive answer it would be worth a try!
HH Jeff

 

[fastdraw]

So, did you ever find out if it was silver, fastdraw?

Steve

I got in my metal testing kit today and tested that hunk of metal that I found a couple of weeks ago and I was hoping was a piece of raw silver. I ran the test twice and it's coming up 50% silver...! So I'm assuming this is silver in its natural state..? and it is just refined up to a higher level.

 

[laplander]

I got in my metal testing kit today and tested that hunk of metal that I found a couple of weeks ago and I was hoping was a piece of raw silver. I ran the test twice and it's coming up 50% silver...! So I'm assuming this is silver in its natural state..? and it is just refined up to a higher level.

50 - 50 chance lol
Interesting chunk!
HH Jeff

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

I got in my metal testing kit today and tested that hunk of metal that I found a couple of weeks ago and I was hoping was a piece of raw silver. I ran the test twice and it's coming up 50% silver...! So I'm assuming this is silver in its natural state..? and it is just refined up to a higher level.

So more info needed to find out for sure just what you have?? Hopefully, silver ore which usually has quartz or rock in it?? Let us know if & when you know more concerning your nice find--this curious mind wants to know?? God Bless on a really great find!?? Ma

 

[sgoss66]

fastdraw -- that is VERY cool! I don't know much about using a "test kit" on "native silver," but it sounds to me like you do have a chunk of silver ore there!

WOW!

Steve