Platinum Ore

Platinum Ore from Merensky Reef, Rustenburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Classic ore specimen from the Merensky Reef, one of the most significant sources of Platinum in the world. The ore consists of Platinum, platinum arsenides and Ni-Cu sulfides with traces of osmium, Troilite, Electrum, and Chromite. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #016; Ex. Ward's Nat. Science, Inc.[Certification #RSA-9200].


Cut

10 x 7 x 4 cm.

Locality

Merensky Reef, Rustenburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa


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