| Description |
Soft metal with characteristic yellow color. Highest malleability and
ductility of any element. Unaffected by air, water, acids (except
HNO3-HCl), and alkalis. Used as bullion, in jewelry, electronics, and
glass. Diagnostic tests:
Commonly occurs as the native element. Gold is easily reduced from it's
minerals on charcoal by heating in the reducing flame. The resultant
metallic bead is gold in color and malleable.
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