Thursday, April 06, 2006

Gold

GOLD
** Gold is the most highly valued metal in the world, in all cultures. Its beauty and usefulness is unsurpassed by any other. It has been known and used since prehistoric times, and its value has never wavered.** Gold is indestructible. Being completely non-reactive, it will not rust, corrode, or tarnish. It is 100% recyclable, and is regularly used in medical, industrial, and electrical applications. It is highly ductile (meaning it can be drawn into a very thin thread), and is so malleable that one ounce of Gold can be beaten into 300 square feet of Gold Leaf. It can be rolled out so thin that light will shine through it.** Gold is found naturally by itself, with no other elements contaminating it. It is usually mixed with other elements (such as copper or silver) to aid its usefulness, according to the intended purpose. Its purity is measured in carats. 24 carats is pure Gold; 18 carats is an alloy that contains 75% Gold.** Gold is the world's only naturally-occurring yellow metal. Its primary color is yellow, but is also sometimes found in black, red, and purple.** Gold is incredibly rare, and only comprises about five ten-millionths of the earth's crust.** The word "gold" comes from the Old English word geolo, meaning "yellow."** Gold is the traditional gift for the 50th wedding anniversary.** While the 1849 Gold Rush makes us think of California as a big mining spot, most Gold in America is mined in Nevada and the Dakotas.

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