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An earth magnet will stick to any iron content that anything contains. There are manufacturers of cast brass figurines, from countries such as India, that mix their alloys differently than we do here, and yes a very strong magnet will stick to it. Only slightly, but it will stick to it. An object made with a casting method that can readily be identified by examining the underside as brass, if from India from the 1970s or before, is going to stick to an earth magnet, probably because it has an iron content. Those that say that if a magnet sticks to brass it is brass plated, are categorically wrong. Plating something with brass, is economically absurd. Cladding something with brass is obvious even to the unaware.
Brass, like bronze, is an alloy. Copper is mixed with combinations of zinc, and has in some cases been mixed with lead, iron, arsenic, aluminum as well to make brass. You will even find artifacts from Asia that are constructed from something called "5 metal." And yes, you bet the earth magnet will stick to it a little. When this combination was made the word "plate" meant what you served on.
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If you have gold with no karat markings will it stick to a magnet?
Pure gold is not magnetic, so if you have gold with no karat markings and it does not stick to a magnet, it is likely pure gold. However, it's always best to have any questionable items tested by a professional to confirm their authenticity.
What if its not gold but a magnet doesn't stick to it?
If a magnet does not stick to an object that is supposed to be gold, then it is likely not pure gold. Pure gold is not magnetic, so if a magnet is attracted to the object, it may contain other metals or be a gold-plated material. You should consult with a professional to confirm the authenticity of the item.
When you stick a magnet on a window does it stick?
No, a magnet will not stick to a window because standard window glass is not magnetic.
Does a magnet stick to copper?
No, a magnet does not stick to copper because copper is not a magnetic material.
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, human fingers do not stick to magnets. Magnets attract certain materials such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, but not human skin.
