Gold

Property Specification
Symbol Au
Atomic Number 79
Density 19.32 g/cm³
Melting Point 1,064°C (1,947°F)
Boiling Point 2,856°C (5,173°F)
Color Metallic yellow, shiny
Hardness 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale
Crystal Structure Face-centered cubic (FCC)
Electrical Conductivity Excellent (good conductor of electricity)
Thermal Conductivity 315 W/m·K
Refractive Index 0.47
Solubility Insoluble in water, acid-resistant except in aqua regia (mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid)
Tensile Strength 120–150 MPa
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