AuCubic

Gold

Au

Native Elements
Chemical FormulaAu
Crystal SystemCubic
Mohs Hardness2.5
Specific Gravity19.3
ColorGold yellow
LusterMetallic
StreakGold yellow
CleavageNone
FractureHackly

Occurrence

Found in quartz veins and alluvial deposits. Very dense and malleable. Does not tarnish.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

2.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)