Platinum

  

 

  

 

  

This is a solid nugget of platinum from the type locality for the metal.

Origin: Rio Tinto, Papayan, Cauca, Colombia

Sample size: 1.2 cm - 2.2 grams (top), 1.1 cm - 1.5 grams (2nd row), 0.5 cm across (bottom left), 0.6 x 0.5 x 0.2 cm (bottom right)

 

  

This specimen consists of two intergrown cubic crystals of platinum partially covered in native gold. The specimen was lightly stream worn as evidenced by the slight rounding

Origin: Kondor, Ajan Malsky, Siberia, Russia

Sample size: 0.8 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm

 

Photo courtesy of: 

Trinityminerals.com

 

  

  

Origin: Talnakh, Norilsk, Siberia, Russia

Sample size: 0.8 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm

 

  

Origin: Yedyanoi, Vyvenka River, Kamchatka, Russia

Sample size: 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm

 

  

Origin: Northern California, U.S.A.

Sample size: 4 mm

 

  

Platinum twin

  

Origin: Ledyanoi Deposit, Vyvenka River, Kamchatka, Russia

Sample size: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm (top), 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.2 cm (2nd/bottom row)

 

  

  

Origin: Newjansk, Urals Region, Russia

Sample size: 1.2 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm

 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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