Nova Scotia Minerals: Platinumspacer

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NATIVE PLATINUM

Pt
Elemental Platinum


Location
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 0000000
 Easting 000000
Details:
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 Cleavage: absent

 Colour: white-gray to silver-gray, usually lighter than the platinum color of pure processed platinum

 Fracture: jagged

 Hardness: 4 - 4.5

 Luster: metallic

 Streak: steel-grey

 Possible Useage: ore of platinum and other rare metals. Platinum metal is used for jewelry, chemical and other industrial uses as well as a currency stabilizer

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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