# 1667: "Gold’s Color Comes from Relativity"

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Published: 2026-05-29T07:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Interesting Things with JC #1667: "Gold’s Color Comes from Relativity" – Gold atoms absorb blue and violet light because fast-moving electrons near the heavy nucleus shift energy levels, leaving reds, yellows, and greens to reflect back as the familiar metallic color.

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