The chemical symbol for silver, Ag, comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum, which in turn derives from the Sanskrit word argunus, meaning to shine.
Being a reflective element, it can be useful in mirrors, telescopes, microscopes and solar cells.
The words 'silver' and 'money' are the same in fourteen languages or more.
Silver was one of the first five elements discovered, along with gold, copper, lead and iron.
Now a days Silver prizes are very high.
Reason for its being very costly is that silver metal is highly conducting in nature and is used in many electric devises.
To conclude silver functions as both an industrial material and a precious metal,
Sukarma Thareja
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