Every Gold Ring Is Made of Stardust

Every atom of gold on Earth was created in the explosion of dying stars or the violent collision of neutron stars billions of years ago — so every gold ring is literally made of stardust.

A short silent video about Gold (Au), element 79, transition metal. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny precious metal that has been treasured by civilizations throughout history.

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