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<p>[QUOTE="CommemHalfScrub, post: 5245366, member: 111545"]I don't think it is necessary to test bullion with acid unless it is not pure and is very unusual. To determine if a piece of bullion is genuine I rely on its weight and its specifications.</p><p><br /></p><p>A fake silver bar will either be the correct size but about 20% lighter than it should be, or it will be the correct weight but about 20% larger than it should be. I'd avoid purchasing bullion branded from companies you are unfamiliar with, and if in doubt weigh the item and question its size. For government bullion you can use a pair of calipers to determine its size and compare that with listed specs online, along with checking its weight.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="CommemHalfScrub, post: 5245366, member: 111545"]I don't think it is necessary to test bullion with acid unless it is not pure and is very unusual. To determine if a piece of bullion is genuine I rely on its weight and its specifications. A fake silver bar will either be the correct size but about 20% lighter than it should be, or it will be the correct weight but about 20% larger than it should be. I'd avoid purchasing bullion branded from companies you are unfamiliar with, and if in doubt weigh the item and question its size. For government bullion you can use a pair of calipers to determine its size and compare that with listed specs online, along with checking its weight.[/QUOTE]
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