Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

[BeyondSundayMorning]

Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

OK, the other nugget I posted was lead.

These three I also found in my backyard which is farmland. They are much more shiney, lighter weight and have the sound of silver coins when rattled together. I am guessing they are solder, but how would I know for sure? Is there any way to know for sure if you find some real silver? Thanks for your replies and patience for the Newbie.

Mark

 

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[silverswede]

Re: Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

Bud nuggets. (beer cans melted in a campfire)

 

[dugupfinds]

Re: Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

Its probably melted aluminum can or solder.

Buy a Silver Testing Kit. Here is an example:

http://www.centercoin.com/jewelry_supplies/gold_silver_testing_kits.htm

You can pick them up from ebay etc for about $10-$15.

 

[goldgrubber]

Re: Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

Melted aluminum.

 

[stefen]

Re: Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

Bud nuggets. (beer cans melted in a campfire)

Great minds...and all that stuff.

Exact same idea came to mind when I viewed the photo's.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

OK, the other nugget I posted was lead.

These three I also found in my backyard which is farmland. They are much more shiney, lighter weight and have the sound of silver coins when rattled together. I am guessing they are solder, but how would I know for sure? Is there any way to know for sure if you find some real silver? Thanks for your replies and patience for the Newbie.

Mark

Mark,
Don't feel bad. I had the same questions you had on the odd metal pieces. I think we're hunting the same farm?
Here is a picture of the same type of metal you are describing. I found this at the farm too. Very shiny & light weight.
Also attached are some more lead pieces I've dug up. I'm assuming they are older, as the lead has a white patina on it now.
Keep the questions coming & HH.
-MM-

 

[Dodad]

Re: Ok. What about these "Nuggets"?

Don't know what yours are but have found Iron ore that looks similiar. Are the nuggets magnetic ?