How can gold be classified as both a mineral and a metal?

Mineral Classification: Gold is considered a mineral because it meets the geological definition:

1. It is a naturally occurring substance.
2. It is inorganic.
3. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
4. It has a definite chemical composition (pure gold is Au, though it often contains small amounts of silver).
5. It has an ordered atomic structure (crystalline).

Metal Classification: Gold is classified as a metal due to its characteristic physical and chemical properties:

1. It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.
2. It is malleable (can be hammered into thin sheets) and ductile (can be drawn into wires).
3. It has a characteristic lustrous (shiny) appearance.
4. It is relatively unreactive (noble metal), meaning it does not easily corrode or tarnish.

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