Native Gold
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Native Gold
Native gold is a precious mineral that shines with a bright golden color. It is often found in rivers or underground and has been treasured by people for its beauty and value.
Appearance
The Native Gold is a bright, shiny metallic mineral, most often found in striking golden-yellow or brassy-yellow hues. It commonly forms flakes, grains, or wire-like strands, making it visually distinct from duller yellow minerals.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
An ounce of gold (a small bar) can be stretched into a wire over 50 miles long!
Every bit of gold on Earth likely came from ancient supernova explosions in space!
Gold is used in astronaut helmet visors to reflect harmful solar radiation!
Pure gold is surprisingly soft; you can even dent it with your fingernail!
Special abilities
Ability
Shape-Shifter Metal
Native Gold has extreme malleability, meaning it can be hammered into super-thin sheets without breaking.
Ability
Forever Shiny
Native Gold is unreactive, which means it resists tarnishing and corrosion, staying shiny for ages.
Ability
Electric Highway
Native Gold is an excellent electrical conductor, allowing electricity to flow through it easily for electronics.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- golden yellow, brass yellow
- Hardness
- 2.5
- Luster
- metallic
- Specific Gravity
- 19.3
- Crystal System
- cubic
Traits
Metallic
Metallic refers to substances, materials, or objects possessing properties characteristic of metals, such as luster and conductivity.
Metallic Luster
Metallic luster describes a mineral's appearance when reflecting light, resembling polished metal, often opaque.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
Natural
Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.
Also known as
GoldNative Gold Ore
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Gold is safe to admire but should not be touched without proper supervision due to its value and rarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Native Gold be?
golden yellow, brass yellow
How hard is Native Gold?
2.5
What kind of luster does Native Gold have?
metallic
What is Native Gold's specific gravity?
19.3
What crystal system does Native Gold belong to?
cubic
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