Gold is one of the rarest ores found in the world of Orbis in Hytale . It’s essential for crafting an alchemy workbench. While it’s difficult to find, knowing where it spawns will help you gather the required amount.
Gold ore can be found in all zones of Orbis, but it is most common (though rare) in Zone 2. This is a desert biome with sandy plains and barren lands. Gold is found both on the surface and in caves, but above-ground deposits seem to be more common.

Gold ore deposits appear to be present in all zones, but are most common in the sandy Zone 2.

Gold ore appears as a stone block with veins of gold.
It’s also worth noting that gold ore can be found beneath the volcanoes of Zone 4 , in strange gold rooms or altars. There, you’ll find not only precious stones but also chests that have a chance of containing gold ore and other valuable resources.

Gold can be found in chests underneath the volcanoes in Zone 4.

In these chests you will find gold ore along with other useful items.
From personal experience, finding gold in chests beneath the volcanoes of Zone 4 may be even easier than in the wild, but it’s definitely there! Currently, gold ore deposit generation seems very random and rare, so exploring the desert and diving beneath the volcanoes is your best option.
Good luck in your gold hunting in Hytale!