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Gold was found in caves

Since gold is an element - all of it comes originally from nature (with the exception of a few atoms here and there produced in atomic physics experiments). Gold has been found all over the earth in subterranean mines, in riverbeds, in canyon walls, etc. People have been mining and refining gold ore since prehistoric times so it would be tough to say where it was FIRST found.

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How does gold occur in nature?

Gold occurs in nature primarily as a native metal, meaning it is found in its pure metallic form. It is most commonly found in quartz veins or alongside other minerals such as pyrite. Gold can also be found in alluvial deposits, where it has eroded from its original source rock and accumulated in riverbeds or streams.


What compounds are gold found in?

Gold is typically found in nature in its elemental form as pure gold. However, it also commonly occurs in various minerals and ores such as gold tellurides, gold sulfides, and gold-antimony ores. Gold can also be found in small amounts in some copper, lead, and silver ores.


Which metals occurs in a free state?

Only a few metals are found in the free state, generally metals react to form for example oxides, sulfides which then may further react. Some found free are gold silver copper and platinum. All of these are relatively unreactive


Why is it possible for gold to exist as native gold in nature?

Gold can exist as native gold in nature because it is relatively unreactive and stable. This means that it does not readily combine with other elements to form compounds, allowing it to exist in its pure metallic form. Additionally, gold is often found in quartz veins, where it can crystallize and form nuggets or grains.


Gold is usually found in a pure form in nature because it is not?

Gold is usually found in pure form in nature because it is a highly unreactive metal, meaning it does not easily react with other elements or compounds to form different compounds. This makes it resistant to corrosion and oxidation, allowing it to remain in its pure state in nature.

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Is gold nugget a mixed substance?

As found in nature, it will be a mixture of gold and other substances. Pure (24 karat) gold is not found in nature.


Where is gold found in nature?

every where


Where was gold found?

Gold has been found in many different places over the years. Gold has been found in: Iraq,California,Sierra Nevada,Africa, It is a natural occurance. You can find gold in nature.


What is the least common color found in nature?

Harvest gold


How does gold occur in nature?

Gold occurs in nature primarily as a native metal, meaning it is found in its pure metallic form. It is most commonly found in quartz veins or alongside other minerals such as pyrite. Gold can also be found in alluvial deposits, where it has eroded from its original source rock and accumulated in riverbeds or streams.


Why is gold found as gold metal but aluminium is found as aluminium oxide?

Gold is a very unreactive element, so it occurs as gold metal in nature. However, aluminum is more reactive, and so it occurs in aluminum ore (aluminum oxide) in nature, not as aluminum metal.


Which country invented gold nuggets?

Gold is sometimes found in the form of nuggets in nature, and as such wasn't invented by a person.


What three metals can be found in their native form of nature?

Copper, silver, and gold.


Gold is usually found in a pure fform in nature because it is not what?

Chemically reactive.


What 3 metals are found in nature in free state?

iron,silver,and gold


How does gold occur naturally?

Gold is one of the few metals that occurs in its pure state in nature. Gold pieces found are called nuggets.


What compounds are gold found in?

Gold is typically found in nature in its elemental form as pure gold. However, it also commonly occurs in various minerals and ores such as gold tellurides, gold sulfides, and gold-antimony ores. Gold can also be found in small amounts in some copper, lead, and silver ores.