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Why do some metals lose their shine over time but Gold does not?

Why do some metals lose their shine over time but Gold does not?
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Why do some metals lose their shine over time but Gold does not?

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Some metals have lower densities which causes their shine to lose. Gold is not chemically reactive and is denser than most metals. The atoms in the gold are so compact that they almost exhibit a perfect smooth surface.
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