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gold can be both soft and hard depending on how pure it is, pure gold (24K) is softer than a gold alloy. And the lower the number the harder it is. 10K is harder than 14K, 14K is harder than 18K, and 18K is harder than 24K (pure gold).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoGold is a soft metal.
Solid gold is soft but with metal plating it's hard.
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Is gold considered a soft metal or hard metal?
Soft
Is gold soft or hard?
Gold is soft and hard, gold is hard when it has metal plating and soft when there isn't metal plating.
Is gold a hard metal?
No, ferrous metals are those containing iron. They are also the only metals that respond to magnetism, due to the iron.
How can you tell if a metal is gold?
If it's yellow and shiny and soft. If it's soft enough that you can put a dent in it with a nail without trying too hard, then it could be gold.
Is sodium a hard or a soft metal?
it is a hard metal.
Is gold considered soft metal or a hard metal?
It is a soft metal
Is gold considered a soft metal or hard metal?
Soft
Is gold consiterd a soft metal or hard metal?
hard
Is gold hard metal?
It can be soft or hard.
Are gold bars soft?
No they are hard, but gold is a relatively soft metal.
Is gold soft or hard?
Gold is soft and hard, gold is hard when it has metal plating and soft when there isn't metal plating.
Is gold considered a soft metal or a hard metal?
Gold is a very soft metal. that's why rings are only made of ten to eighteen karat gold ,pure gold being too malleable.
Is metal hard or soft?
Soft metal
Is gold a hard metal?
No, ferrous metals are those containing iron. They are also the only metals that respond to magnetism, due to the iron.
Is plutonium a hard metal or soft metal?
Plutonium is not a soft metal.
How can you tell if a metal is gold?
If it's yellow and shiny and soft. If it's soft enough that you can put a dent in it with a nail without trying too hard, then it could be gold.
Is a amythyst stronger than gold?
It's hard to compare the two since an amethyst is a gemstone and gold is a metal, but gold is a relatively soft metal and amethyst is a relatively hard gemstone, so an amethyst would be considered stronger than gold.
