Gold
Gold is a chemical element with symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a bright yellow dense, soft, malleable and ductile metal. The properties remain when exposed to air or water. Chemically, gold is a transition metal and a group 11 element.Wikipedia
Symbol: Au Melting point: 1,948°F (1,064°C) Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1 Atomic number: 79 Boiling point: 5,378°F (2,970°C) Electronegativity: 2.54 Atomic mass: 196.96657 ± 0.000004 u
Obtaining
- It can be mined in Redding mines with a Super Sledge.
Uses
Other than its fiscal value (it can be sold to the bank in Redding for 125 caps per nugget, as well as elsewhere for varying amounts), gold serves no current viable use other than as a throwing weapon.