Question on displaying gold flakes

[Ben Cartwright SASS]

I bought some 5/8 ounce bottles to hold the gold flakes I find or buy, I only have about a tenth of a gram so far.

The question I have is should they be in there dry or in water? I have only seen them with water in the jars.

 

[B H Prospector]

Ben,
Either way is fine. Water magnifies nicely but be warned that chorinated water will gradually disolve your gold. Make sure you use filtered or distilled water.


Good Luck!


B H Prospector

 

[Ben Cartwright SASS]

WOW, I didn't realize that about tap water! I will change to distilled water!

Also I do like the way the flakes "swim" in the water, although when I get enough I will probably display them dry.