Gold is a shiny, yellowish metal.
Gold is a word derived from the Latin word aurum that serves to identify the chemical element that has 79 as its atomic number . It is a metal present in the earth's crust but in small quantities , with a yellowish and shiny hue and that manages to be preserved without undergoing changes thanks to chemical reagents.
It should be noted that gold is characterized by being a good conductor of heat and electricity and is considered the most flexible and manageable of metals. For jewelry , gold is a precious metal that is used to make earrings, earrings and bracelets.
Uses of gold
Decorative objects (such as vases) and coins can also be made from gold. Dentists use gold alloyed with platinum and palladium to create pieces that are worn on teeth.
Due to its monetary value, the term gold is often used as a replacement for terms such as wealth or wealth : "The mayor left with the town's gold and left the people in ruin" , "The owner of this company can swim in gold" .
Wedding rings and other pieces of jewelry are usually made with gold.
A historical fact
It is important to emphasize that throughout history there have been various events and phenomena that have revolved around this metal. Thus, for example, we should highlight the well-known Gold Rush that took place in California , United States , in the period between 1848 and 1855.
The discovery of that element in a sawmill called Sutter's Mill , located in the town of Coloma , during the year 1848 was what led to a massive arrival of people to the area willing to find more gold in order to make a living. comfortable and full of luxuries and comforts.
Approximately it is estimated that around three hundred thousand people arrived in California , coming from the rest of the country and also from other parts of the world such as Europe or Asia, with the clear objective of searching and finding gold.
This fact brought with it a series of both positive and negative consequences. Among the first, the fact that, to satisfy the needs of the growing population, cities with all kinds of services (churches, schools, means of transportation...) stood out. However, on the opposite side there were very negative results such as great damage to the environment and the attack and expulsion of the aborigines who resided in the areas where gold was sought. There are various films that have revolved around this historical event. Among them we should highlight, for example, "Alaska, Land of Gold" , from 1960, or "The Gold Rush" , from 1949.
The suit of gold, a medal and an anniversary
Gold, likewise, is the card that is grouped in the suit of golds and the medal of this material that is awarded to the winners of certain sports competitions: "Play a gold, please" , "If I want to win this game, I need a gold urgently» , «The German athlete took gold in the 100 meter freestyle category» , «The Australian swimming team finished the tournament with a haul of four golds» .
Finally, it is known as a golden wedding , the 50th anniversary of marriage: "My husband gave me a diamond ring for our golden wedding," "We are going to take a trip to celebrate our golden wedding."