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Yeah, gold is not quite twice as dense as lead. It's weirdly heavy, but few people handle it in large enough quantities to notice.
by thfuran 3y ago
Yeah, gold is not quite twice as dense as lead. It's weirdly heavy, but few people handle it in large enough quantities to notice.
- manuelmoreale 3y agoUncle is a goldsmith. I once held a decently sized bar of gold (I'd say 30x10x2cm) in my hand and you're absolutely right, it really is weirdly heavy in a way you'd not expect.
- ceejayoz 3y agoIf anyone wants to try it, Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, Australia does daily forgings of a gold bar. They melt it down, pour into a mold, let it cool for a minute or two, and then guests can hold it. I've got a picture of my kids almost dropping ~$300k onto the floor. https://www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/gold-pour/ https://www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/gold-pour/