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Assuming your filling is NOT Gold, it is most likely from Oxidation – the same reason the Statue Of Liberty turned green over time, and also why old Silver coins turn blackish-purple. Gold is a precious metal that does not oxidize (i.e. rust/tarnish/corrode); one of the main reasons why it has such a high societal value.
