Gold has historically been extremely valuable due to a number of characteristics. It is typically found in nature in a relatively pure form, is appealing in colour and brightness, resilient to a point of virtual indestructibility, and highly flexible.

Gold is incredibly malleable.

Around 700 BC, the very first Gold coins appeared.

The symbol for gold on the periodic table is AU.

The atomic mass of gold is 196.96655 amu and its atomic number is 79.

Gold has a melting point of 1,064.43°C (or 1,947.97°F).

Each atomic nucleus of the chemical element gold contains 79 protons. A gold atom is any atom with 79 protons, & all bullion atoms exhibit the same chemical properties. Therefore, theoretically, we can produce gold by just adding 79 protons (and enough neutrons to make the nucleus stable).

Why Does Gold Form?

The brilliant yellow metal known as gold, which is valued both for its beauty and malleability and is employed in a variety of industries, is actually made within enormous stars during supernova explosions. Of course, gold must somehow make its way to Earth once a stellar explosion produces it.

How Much Gold Exists On The Planet?

Just over 3,000 tonnes of gold were produced by miners in 2020, and at this rates, underground deposits wouldn’t last more than 18 years in the absence of new finds.

How Can Nature Contain Gold?

Most often, gold is found in its pure, natural state. Gold-bearing minerals include calaverite and sylvanite. Typically, quartz veins and placer stream gravel contain imbedded gold. It is mined in South Africa, Canada, Russia, Australia, and the United States (Nevada, Alaska).

Properties Of Gold

Electricity and heat are both conducted by gold.

Due to its ductility, gold may be drawn into the finest wire.

Gold reflects heat and light very well.

Gold is highly valued for its beauty.

Gold could be flattened into incredibly thin sheets because it is malleable.