Electrum

"Electrum"
Sometimes called “Green Gold” or “White Gold”
Electrum is a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver with about a 50-50 mix. It appears as a white or silvery gold metal. It is harder and more durable than gold. After extreme tarnishing it takes on a greenish hue.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Appears to be a bright shiny silvery gold metal. Easy to manipulate but not as malleable and ductile as gold.

Geology & Geography

May be found in mountainous or underground cave systems.

Origin & Source

Ores of gold or silver sometimes contain this metal.

History & Usage

History

Electrum was once used as a form of currency long ago. It is not minted in today's banking system.

Everyday use

In ancient times it was often used in drinking glasses or coatings on obelisk and pyramid tops, as well as some forms of currency.

Refinement

Sometimes found as a rare ore in forgotten mountain ranges. Smelting and refining is needed to produce high quality electrum.

Manufacturing & Products

Ancient currency, sheeting, high end dining ware.

Reusability & Recycling

It can be melted down and recast.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Rarely found in banking and exchange offices. Occasionally recovered during adventures into old forgotten areas.

Type

Metal

Value

1 electrum coin equals 5 silver pieces

Rarity

Rare

Color

A silvery gold or golden white colored metal.

Density

Very dense.

Common State

It is a naturally occuring element mainly found in an ore state.