Happy 40th birthday to this lucky, lucky guy. The question on my husband's birthday is always: What do you get for the man who has nothing? My husband isn't a shopper; he buys food and, lately, diapers. He recently declared that he has enough pants to last the rest of his life.
What is Gold? Native gold is an element and a mineral. It is highly prized by people because of its attractive color, resistance to tarnish, and its many special properties - some of which are unique to gold. Its rarity, usefulness, and desirability make it command a high price.
A mineral, by definition, is. . . 1  Inorganic, which means that it is not made by a living organism. 2  A solid. 3  There is one unusual exception. 4  Native mercury is a mineral and is the only metal that is a liquid at normal temperatures.5  Has a regular crystal structure. 6  The crystal structures are described as crystal systems. Native mercury is a mineral and is the only metal that is a liquid at normal temperatures. 2  Has a regular crystal structure. 3  The crystal structures are described as crystal systems. 4  Made by nature which means minerals are not made, directly or indirectly, from human activity.