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Post by colorado on Mar 17, 2011 18:47:24 GMT -5
We watched a move today and it stated "gold is a mineral", but the book states it is a mineral. Mr. Davis states a rock is 2 or more minerals. SO Is gold a mineral that makes up a rock or an element that is contained in the rock?  Core 2 |
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Post by arappaho on Mar 18, 2011 9:04:27 GMT -5
The way you've worded your question is a bit redundant.  Gold is a Native Element, but it is also a Mineral. Many Minerals are Native Elements. Just depends on whether you are talking Geology or Chemistry. But it's quite elementary, my dear Colorado, If you find a rock with gold in it, PICK IT UP!, and mail it to me. ;D Joe |
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Post by rocksmarsandstars on Mar 18, 2011 9:36:02 GMT -5
You can also look up 'gold' on mindat.org You will see a beautiful image of a gold crystal-definitely a character of a mineral! Gold can also be found diffused throughout rocks, as in most commercially mined deposits today. And with gold increasing in value, now's a great time to learn about panning for
a real 'rush'.
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Post by colorado on Mar 18, 2011 10:01:15 GMT -5
"We watched a move today and it stated "gold is a mineral", but the book states it is a mineral." should had read... We watched a move today and it stated "gold is a mineral", but the book states it is an element.  Colorado |
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Post by rocksmarsandstars on Mar 18, 2011 10:49:02 GMT -5
Yes, it is also a native element-I just hope it's native to my back yard! :>
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