| Element Name | Gold |
| Chemical Symbol | Au |
| Atomic Number | 79 |
| Atomic Weight | 196.966569 u |
| Appearance | Metallic yellow |
| Density | 19.32 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Melting Point | 1,064 °C (1,947 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 2,856 °C (5,173 °F) |
| Electrical Conductivity | Excellent conductor of electricity |
| Thermal Conductivity | 318 W/m·K |
| Mohs Hardness | 2.5–3 |
| Crystal Structure | Face-centered cubic (FCC) |
| Ductility and Malleability | Highly ductile and malleable |
| Color | Distinctive bright yellow |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.129 J/g·K |
| Refractive Index | ~0.47 (at visible wavelengths) |
