Fire assaying is the best way to determine what the purity of gold is. But many do not know what it is or how it works. Fire Assay is a qualitative determination in which gold is separated from impurities by fusion processes and weighed to determine the actual amount of gold present in the original sample.
The fire assay process has been practiced for centuries to determine the weight of precious metals including gold, silver and platinum. Compared to other determining techniques like X-Ray assaying, fire assay is the most accurate because other impurities are “burned” off, leaving only the purest of metals.
At Manhattan Gold & Silver, we practice both X-Ray assaying and fire assaying. Because fire assaying is a very intricate process, there is a small fee associated with it. When you do send your gold to us for refining, we recommend the fire assay process, because it is the most accurate and is the best way to determine the amount and purity of gold, so we can give you the best possible price.
For more information about our Gold Refining Services, please contact Manhattan Gold & Silver today or visit our office in the Diamond District.
