Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:26:43 PM
INFOGRAPHIC: 31 Incredible Facts About Gold
Published: Tuesday, 2 August 2016
No metal can claim a legacy comparable to gold.
Gold has been used to show affectionate love, but it has also represented power, status, and riches for the greatest kings of antiquity. Gold’s history is truly legendary, ripe with colorful tales and anecdotes from people ranging from William Shakespeare to Christopher Columbus.
But gold doesn’t just “talk the talk”.
Gold also walks the walk, because its grandeur is backed up by impressive chemical properties and uses. As we documented in our extensive Gold Series, it’s been used as a monetary metal for thousands of years by ancient civilizations such as the Lydians, Greeks, Chinese, and Romans. It’s the most malleable and ductile metal, and it doesn’t tarnish or corrode. Over time, these properties have helped people to associate gold with concepts such as immortality or royalty.
Even today, people are still finding new uses for gold that are impressive in their own right. For example, scientists recently discovered a gold alloy that is four times tougher than titanium.
Without further ado, here are 31 incredible facts about gold.
The following infographic puts the rich history of gold into perspective.
Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist
http://news.goldseek.com/GoldSeek/1470161717.php
Published: Tuesday, 2 August 2016
No metal can claim a legacy comparable to gold.
Gold has been used to show affectionate love, but it has also represented power, status, and riches for the greatest kings of antiquity. Gold’s history is truly legendary, ripe with colorful tales and anecdotes from people ranging from William Shakespeare to Christopher Columbus.
But gold doesn’t just “talk the talk”.
Gold also walks the walk, because its grandeur is backed up by impressive chemical properties and uses. As we documented in our extensive Gold Series, it’s been used as a monetary metal for thousands of years by ancient civilizations such as the Lydians, Greeks, Chinese, and Romans. It’s the most malleable and ductile metal, and it doesn’t tarnish or corrode. Over time, these properties have helped people to associate gold with concepts such as immortality or royalty.
Even today, people are still finding new uses for gold that are impressive in their own right. For example, scientists recently discovered a gold alloy that is four times tougher than titanium.
Without further ado, here are 31 incredible facts about gold.
The following infographic puts the rich history of gold into perspective.
Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist
http://news.goldseek.com/GoldSeek/1470161717.php
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