Topic(s) | Geology / Mineral Formation Mining Rocks & Minerals |
Gold is a rare precious metal. It is used in jewellery, as an international monetary standard, for decoration, in dentistry and in many electrical and mechanical components increasingly in the form of nanomaterials. For more information, download our fact sheet.
Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU113 (7)