Tuesday, April 13, 2010

What is the origin of the name for gold, in an elemental sense?

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What is the origin of the name for gold, in an elemental sense?
Date of Discovery: circa 3000 BC


Discoverer: Unknown


Name Origin: From the Old English word geolo (yellow)


Symbol Origin: From the Latin word aurum (gold)


Uses: electronics, jewelry, coins


Obtained From: crust of the earth, copper ores





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