Gold and Gold Rush Facts

A gold rush indicates the activity in which workers migrate to the area where discovery of gold is expected. Worth mentioning gold rush took place in the 19th century in Canada, Australia, United States and South Africa. In this activity, anyone can search for gold. Being its free can make anyone wealthy. Gold search encouraged immigration on large scale, which established permanent settlement of new countries. At that time gold was the base of money supply and newly –mined gold supported the economy.

Gold is soft

It is so soft and flexible that can be stretched in 50miles in length by turning into wire or can be compressed into sheet 100 squares feet in area.

It is weighty

On one side it is soft but on the other side it is so heavy and thick its cubic foot weigh is equal to ton.

Shift from soil

We think that the gold we use directly comes from digging deep mines, it is not so. It is taken out from shifting huge amount of soil for loose grains crumbles from mountains and carried from flowing water.

Born in supernovas

The source of all heavier elements including gold is the powerful energy that is needed to fuse large nuclei.

Usage in electronics

Interestingly gold is used in electrical goods because its thermal and electrical conductivity prove it excellent material for wires. Therefore, it is equally important for jewelers as well as for electronics manufacturers.