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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hobo, post: 666593, member: 11521&quot;]Gold is so much more than just pretty. It has numerous practical uses. In fact, gold is one of the most useful minerals known to man. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gold is a superior electrical conductor that is resistant to corrosion. It is used in connectors in high-tech electronics, e.g., computers, cell phones, calculators, GPS devices, televisions, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gold is highly reflective and is used to shield satellites and spacecraft from harmful radiation in outer space. Gold is also used in lasers to highly focus light energy. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gold is chemically inert and nonallergenic. This makes it especially useful in dentistry and medicine. Ever heard of a gold tooth? Because of these properties some medical implants are made of gold. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gold is very malleable. It can be beaten into thin sheets that are used to cover the domes of buildings (e.g., the Georgia State Capitol Building), other building surfaces, picture frames, etc. Gold leaf can be used to gild paper, glass, wood and many other materials. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These are only a few of the many other uses of gold.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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