Color | Yellow, Gold |
Luster | Metallic, Shiny |
Hardness | 2.5 - 3 on Mohs scale |
Density | 19.3 g/cm³ |
Streak | Yellow |
Specific Gravity | 19.3 |
Cleavage | None |
Fracture | Hackly |
Tenacity | Ductile |
Crystal System | Cubic |
Chemical Composition | Au (pure gold) |
Transparency | Opaque |
Typical Location | Found in quartz veins and placer deposits |
Associated Minerals | Quartz, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite |