mineral
Gold Nugget
Gold (Au)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 2.5 to 3, bright golden-yellow color with a metallic luster, isometric crystal system, and high specific gravity around 19.3.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 2.5 to 3, bright golden-yellow color with a metallic luster, isometric crystal system, and high specific gravity around 19.3.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal processes in quartz veins or concentrated in alluvial placer deposits over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fine jewelry, investment bullion, electronics manufacturing, and coveted by mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Gold is extremely malleable and ductile; a single gram can be beaten into a sheet one square meter in size.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive yellow color, high density, and lack of tarnish; found worldwide in riverbeds and mining regions.
