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because pure gold is soft they put other minerals in it to make it hard
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What mineral is soft and metallic?
Lithium is soft, metallic, and shiny.
Which are mineral's oil or gold?
gold
Is gold a stone?
Gold is a mineral.
Which of these is not a mineral - salt quartz sugar or gold?
Sugar is not a mineral, and technically gold is an element.
What soft mineral starts with the letter T?
TopazTaaffeiteThomsoniteTanzaniteTiger-eyeTourmalineTsavoriteTugtupiteTurquoise
Is a mineral soft?
No, a mineral is a hard substance
Gold nugget a mineral?
Gold is a metal, not a mineral.
What soft mineral is a polymorph of diamond?
The mineral is graphite.
What mineral is silver ware made of?
Typically these days it is make of stainless steel. Its can also be plated with silver or gold. (silver and gold are soft metals and bend very easily.)
Is gold mineral or non mineral?
It is a mineral.
Is amber gold a mineral?
Yes Amber Gold is a mineral.
Is a gold nugget a mineral and why?
a gold nugget is a non-mineral
What mineral is soft and metallic?
Lithium is soft, metallic, and shiny.
Which is mineral and hardness soft?
For example talc is very soft.
What is a black mineral that's waxy and soft and can coat gold nuggets?
The mineral that fits that description is graphite. It is soft, and has an oily or greasy feel. When it was first found in Britain, it was used to mark sheep! Today we use processed and prepared graphite as pencil lead. A link can be found below.
Is gold a common rockforming mineral?
Gold is a rockforming mineral, not common but rare
Is gold a mineral?
Yes, gold is a rare mineral.Answeryes, it is not a rock or metal but a mineral
