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<p>[QUOTE="gregsglass, post: 272106, member: 78"]Hi,</p><p> The difference between patina and tarnish has driven me insane over the years. Patina on silver is very tiny slight scratches which over time leaves with a whitish look. Tarnish is oxidized silver and turns a nasty color including black. I am sorry but silver with tarnish is NOT patina nor will it ever be in my case.</p><p>greg[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="gregsglass, post: 272106, member: 78"]Hi, The difference between patina and tarnish has driven me insane over the years. Patina on silver is very tiny slight scratches which over time leaves with a whitish look. Tarnish is oxidized silver and turns a nasty color including black. I am sorry but silver with tarnish is NOT patina nor will it ever be in my case. greg[/QUOTE]
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