| As they say, not all that glitters is gold. But what | | | | gave King Solomon large amount of gold as a sign |
| is it in gold that makes it glitters? Is it because of | | | | of gratitude.However, it was only during the fifth |
| its chemical components, its unique characteristics, | | | | century when the Chinese, Greek, and Arabic |
| or simply because it is just the way it | | | | civilization had introduced its new concept, which |
| is?Scientifically, gold is a metal and at the same | | | | eventually resulted to the introduction of the |
| time a chemical element with the symbol Au, | | | | science of chemistry. Here, gold is now considered |
| which stands for aurum, in the periodic table. Of all | | | | as a chemical element, one that has more stable |
| the different kinds of metals, gold is deemed as | | | | and practical function and not just any symbolic |
| the most malleable and is ductile or one that can | | | | matter.It was after the introduction of chemistry |
| be flexed.That is why it is the most popular metal | | | | that it gained more popularity. From then on, gold |
| being used for jewelries, trinkets, and charms.In | | | | has been considered by the people as one of the |
| many instances, the gold's color is yellow, but it | | | | most prized metals. They have used it in making |
| can also have other colors such as ruby, black, or | | | | different icons, statues, and jewelries.In today's |
| even purple depending on the "plasmon | | | | contemporary society, the most malleable metal |
| frequency" placed in the observable scope.In this | | | | of all has surpassed its usual traditional functions. |
| instance, plasmon frequency is the one responsible | | | | Nowadays, it is being used in the new technology |
| in reflecting the yellow and red light and the blue | | | | where man is no longer simply fascinated by its |
| light to be sucked up.For so many years now, | | | | luster and shine but also by its capability of |
| gold has been a part of our human history. In | | | | producing quality products like computers, home |
| fact, it was even used by the early human | | | | appliances, and mobile phones.This wonderful metal |
| populace as an apparatus in their primitive way of | | | | is also used in embroidery, dentistry, ceramics, |
| living. It has captivated man's desire for existence | | | | and even photography. In fact, cancer patients |
| and superiority with its unique traits and | | | | have found more of its feasible uses. There are |
| functions.In 4000 BC, the Europeans were said to | | | | many instances wherein it is being used when |
| be the first people who used gold in their daily | | | | treating cancer patients and other diseases.These |
| living. They crafted it into different kinds of | | | | are just a few of the many uses of gold. It |
| jewelry and extremely classy pieces of artistic | | | | serves as a viable element not just for jewelries |
| objects.In Egypt, gold was reportedly used as an | | | | and art objects but to all aspects that give |
| element in King Tutankamen's mask. Several | | | | humanity the reason to live life to its fullest.So, |
| historical reports asserted that the golden mask | | | | now we know that this remarkable metal is not |
| of the king had preserved its radiance and luster | | | | just considered pure and rare because of its |
| even after so many years of civilization that had | | | | characteristics but to the many functions and |
| passed.Even in the past events, gold has long | | | | uses, as well, that it has served mankind |
| been a symbol of royalty and superiority. | | | | throughout the years.James Monahan is the |
| According to the Old Testament, gold was a | | | | owner and Senior Editor of |
| symbol of King Solomon's riches. It was also a | | | | and writes expert |
| symbol of thanksgiving and appreciation just like | | | | articles about gold. |
| what the Queen of Sheba had done when she | | | | |