The value of Precious Stones

[headquarters]

I got something on bronze - it doesnt rust .
Therefore gunbarrels etc were made of this for maritime use well into the 1800s .

With the end of cheap steal , longevity in products will be valued ,and maybe these materials will be used again .

[Graebarde]

Originally Posted by headquarters

I got something on bronze - it doesnt rust .
Therefore gunbarrels etc were made of this for maritime use well into the 1800s .

With the end of cheap steal , longevity in products will be valued ,and maybe these materials will be used again .

Bronze does not rust in the sense you mean, but rust is oxidation, and bronze will oxidize.. turning green rather than red.

[Graebarde]

I feel in the aftermath, gold and silver will become the currency of choice IF and when a government gets situated and on the road to recovery..paper money being useful for TP maybe.. however as has been said, you can't eat it.. or the gems.. gemstone I feel would not have the perceived value gold or silver does. Mo mentioned salt, and I think he's spot on for a mineral that has a value. "worth his salt" comes to mind as it use to be the pay for I beleive it was the early Romans? Salt, while we know should be used in limited amounts, is needed for food preservation.. preserving hides to be tanned, and other necessary uses..

[Targan]

Originally Posted by Graebarde

"worth his salt" comes to mind as it use to be the pay for I beleive it was the early Romans?

Correct. That's where the word "salary" comes from.

[Panther Al]

Old school Roman Army - To this day I think no other army has equalled them.