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Gold Stones
Hardness: 2.5 to 3.0
Specific Gravity: More than 19.3
Color: Principal color is glimming golden yellow
The precious gold metal is being extracted form these gold stones. The color of these gemstones varies from bluish, pinkish, greenish and even whitish and all depend upon the amount and quantity of impurities present in them. These stones are available either in the form of rutilated quartz or tourmalinated quartz. These stones have metallic luster, but they are opaque. The crystals of gold stones are usually found in isometric form. No cleavage is found on the surface of these stones.
As, the specific gravity of these stones is very high, therefore these stones are extremely hard. Other characteristics of these stones are: they are ductile, sectile and malleable. They are mainly occurred in South Africa, Canada, Former U.S.S.R, U.S., Australia and some African countries.
