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Garioshi 12/11/18 8:58:26 PM #1:	Gold is practically useless as a metal, and diamond is pretty much the only gemstone with any practical applications. --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:913971653] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>Gold is practically useless as a metal, and diamond is pretty much the only gemstone with any practical applications.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 12/11/18 9:01:16 PM #2:	It's valuable because it's among the few scarce metals that does not oxidize. --- S / K / Y / N / E Twitch/YouTube/GT: *Adzeta* <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:913971808] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>It's valuable because it's among the few scarce metals that does not oxidize.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JoeDangIt 12/11/18 9:02:16 PM #3:	Garnet is used when it's not worth using diamond. <cite>JoeDangIt posted [p:913971870] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>Garnet is used when it's not worth using diamond.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TerrifyingRei 12/11/18 9:02:44 PM #4:	i thought gold had uses in electrical systems? --- Heee~eeey https://imgtc.com/i/kQjcrkg.jpg - thanks DarkRobotisback <cite>TerrifyingRei posted [p:913971900] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>i thought gold had uses in electrical systems?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dragon239 12/11/18 9:03:09 PM #5:	Gold is useful for electronics --- https://imgur.com/nkZgO <cite>Dragon239 posted [p:913971926] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>Gold is useful for electronics</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sabram 12/11/18 9:05:24 PM #6:	Gold is really useful as a conductor, as a filter against solar radiation, and doesn't oxidize. Certain gemstones (like diamond) are used in mining on drills, or on cutting implements for heavy machinery. Other gems are used as detractors for lasers. --- Monster Hunter Fanatic, Diablo Slayer, Senechal of Gran Soren Switch Friend Code: SW-1661-1393-5330 PSN: Sabram <cite>Sabram posted [p:913972066] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>Gold is really useful as a conductor, as a filter against solar radiation, and doesn't oxidize. Certain gemstones (like diamond) are used in mining on drills, or on cutting implements for heavy machinery. Other gems are used as detractors for lasers.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Genocet_10-325 12/11/18 9:06:04 PM #7:	Gold is also used in teeth fillings --- No one triggers the Trumpanzees quite like you do - Bullet_Wing Conservatism is a plague on society. Formerly known as The_Great_Geno. <cite>Genocet_10-325 posted [p:913972103] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>Gold is also used in teeth fillings</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboLaserGandhi 12/11/18 9:06:51 PM #8:	Garioshi posted... Gold is practically useless as a metal Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity. <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:913972146] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>Gold is practically useless as a metal</quote> Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 12/11/18 9:08:43 PM #9:	RoboLaserGandhi posted... Garioshi posted... Gold is practically useless as a metal Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity. Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you? --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:913972238] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>Gold is practically useless as a metal</quote> Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity.</quote> Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 12/11/18 9:09:11 PM #10:	I don't think I've ever seen a topic bomb as hard as this one. --- Guns; freedom you can hold in your hand. Sampson, Terrordactyl <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:913972266] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote>I don't think I've ever seen a topic bomb as hard as this one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboLaserGandhi 12/11/18 9:09:22 PM #11:	Garioshi posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... Garioshi posted... Gold is practically useless as a metal Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity. Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you? No but that wasn't your point. <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:913972278] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>Gold is practically useless as a metal</quote> Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity.</quote> Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you?</quote> No but that wasn't your point.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MaverickXeo 12/11/18 9:10:48 PM #12:	Garioshi posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... Garioshi posted... Gold is practically useless as a metal Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity. Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you? Scarcity. --- --- MaverickXeo --- <cite>MaverickXeo posted [p:913972348] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>Gold is practically useless as a metal</quote> Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity.</quote> Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you?</quote> Scarcity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 12/11/18 9:13:40 PM #13:	RoboLaserGandhi posted... Garioshi posted... RoboLaserGandhi posted... Garioshi posted... Gold is practically useless as a metal Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity. Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you? No but that wasn't your point. You're right, my bad. I should have expanded the OP to ask why gold and gemstones should be as obscenely valued as they are, as that was the question I was trying to ask. --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:913972488] in Gold and g... [t:77293596]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Garioshi posted...</cite> <quote>Gold is practically useless as a metal</quote> Gold is an extremely useful and common metal in electronics for its conductivity.</quote> Okay, but copper is an extremely prevalent, conductive, and useful metal, but you don't see it fetching the obscene prices that gold does, do you?</quote> No but that wasn't your point.</quote> You're right, my bad. I should have expanded the OP to ask why gold and gemstones should be as obscenely valued as they are, as that was the question I was trying to ask.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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