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From atoms to empires: What makes gold so precious?

Its chemistrys greatest gift to mankind. Without it, we cant adorn ourselves with the finest jewellery; nor can we have a backup for financial security. Its gold. But what makes it so precious? Lets have a look.

18 Feb 2026 12:50 pm