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The melting point of gold is 1064°C, or 1947.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The boiling point of gold is 2860°C, or 5180 degrees Fahrenheit. Gold’s physical properties include it being yellowish in color, being able to be hammered into thin sheets (malleable), and being able to be drawn into a thin wire (ductility). Gold can also conduct heat. Gold is usually found as a solid.

Atomic model

Physical Properties