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Gold

Atomic Number79
Atomic SymbolAu
Atomic Weight196.96657 atomic mass units (amu)
Melting Point1,064 degrees Celsius
Boiling Point2,808 degrees Celsius
Density19.32 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)
ColorYellow
LusterMetallic
Hardness2.5 - 3 on Mohs scale
ConductivityExcellent electrical and thermal conductivity
MalleabilityHighly malleable, can be hammered into thin sheets (gold leaf)
DuctilityHighly ductile, can be drawn into thin wires
TransparencyOpaque