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Even copper and aluminium are malleable and ductile. So why are they not used to make jewellery? Can we say because gold and silver don't react with oxygen and water and so they don't corrode our skin.

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Yes, silver and gold are more resistant to corrosion than copper and aluminium.Moreover, silver and gold possess luster and thus used to make jewellery.

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