Is a Green Gold?

Green Gold Production
So, what is green gold exactly? Well, it is a combination of gold and silver that can occur in nature, an alloy also known as electrum. The green tint in this form of gold is very subtle, meaning only a trained eye would be able to spot it quickly.

Is green gold a thing?

There is no such thing as naturally occurring rose, white, or green gold. Gold itself is only one color: yellow. ... The percentage of the other metals (copper, silver, zinc, nickel) produces the different shades of gold. Any karat other than 24K gold (pure gold) is called an "alloy".

What is a green gold called?

“Green gold” is simply a moniker for the element, electrum. Wikipedia.com describes electrum as “a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, with trace amounts of copper and other metals.” An alloy is a metal that is made up of two or more metals, such as brass, which contains copper and zinc.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.