Manganese
For centuries, gold has played a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's history, symbolizing wealth, power, and beauty. From ancient mining sites to modern industries, Saudi Arabia is home to some of the world's most significant gold deposits
Mineral Details
Crystal System
Isometric
Chemical Composition
Au
Color and Appearance
Gold
Mineral Classification
Native
Hardness (Mohs Scale)
2.5-3
Density/Specific Gravity
19.3
Top locations where this mineral is found
10,000
Exploration licenses
900
Mining License
468
Mining Complexes
20,000
km
Local Resource & Reserve
Uses and Applications
Manganese
Geological Wealth
Electronics
electrolyte in the electro-plating industry. South Africa has about half of the world’s gold resources
Local Demand
Jewelry
Jewelry and arts, in medallions and coins, in ingots as a store of value, for scientific and electronic instruments,
Factor Cost Advantages
Dentistry
Its physical and chemical properties make it ideal for a number of applications. It is used in dentistry