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Article: Good as gold: a glittering exhibition reveals the dazzling art and intriguing science behind this icon of wealth.(Science & Technology)
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- USA TODAY
- Article date:
- May 1, 2007
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ONE OF THE RAREST and most highly prized minerals in the world is on display in the dazzling exhibition "Gold," which explores the historical fascination with this enduring symbol of wealth, beauty, and power. "Gold" features a dramatic array of 700 extraordinary geological specimens and cultural objects from around the world--100 natural specimens, 150 cultural objects, and 450 coins and gold bars--and presents the intriguing scientific and cultural story behind this cherished metal. It follows the path of gold from the molten depths of Earth to glittering examples of jewelry and artifacts that captivated ancient civilizations, from gold rushes that shaped the world to ...
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