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Gold
Name
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Au
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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15.6–19.3
Specific gravity
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golden yellow
Streak
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Metallic. R: (400) 36.8, (420) 36.8, (440) 36.4, (460) 36.1, (480) 36.7, (500) 45.3, (520) 62.5, (540) 75.0
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Fm3m
Space group
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Copper
Structural group
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Au · Grandfathered
IMA
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0
Named in
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Yellow
Typical colors
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Au
Elements
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