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Native Gold
Introduction
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Occurences
Notable Locality
Major Uses
Diagnostic Features
Minerals under Microscope

Physical Properties

Crystal System: Axis of symmetry

Crystal Form: Octahedron, cube, dodecahedrom, or trapezohedron

Habit: Branching, grains, plates or lumps

Hardness:2.5-3

Cleavage/Fracture: None, cutting

Luster: Metallic

Color: Golden yellow

Streak: Golden yellow

Specific Gravity:19.28

Other Characteristics:

¡@¡@¡@(1)Good ductility to make thin gold paper.

¡@¡@¡@(2)Opaque

¡@¡@¡@(3)Good conductor of heat and electricity

¡@¡@¡@(4)Melting point of 1062¢J

¡@¡@¡@(5)If the composition of silver increases, the color will turn to light yellow or milky yellow

¡@¡@¡@(6)With the association of silver, the specific gravity will decrease.

¡@¡@¡@(7)Boiling point is 2966¢J

          

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