Mining in Manitoba

GOLD

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A heavy, soft, ductile, malleable element. Most of this metal is kept in reserves but some is used in jewelery. Gold is commonly alloyed with Cu and Ag. Used in plating, dishes, and electronic parts. Gold is a precious metal, since gold has been prized for as an ornament, as a concentrated form of wealth, and for monetary use. The foremost use of gold is for monetary purposes, most of it being kept as bullion in reserve for notes issued. The next most important use is for Jewelery using either white, yellow, or green gold. Because of its softness the gold has to be mixed with copper, silver, nickel, or palladium. Its purity or fineness is designed in carats. 1 Carat means 1 part gold in 24. Gold is also used in dentistry, glass making and in the chemical industry.


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