Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Platinum
Fox Gulch, Salmon River - Red Mountain District, Goodnews Bay, Bethel Census Area, Alaska, USA
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Perky Box
Native Element
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| Origin Location |
Fox Gulch, Salmon River - Red Mountain District, Goodnews Bay, Bethel Census Area, Alaska, USA |
| Description |
A fine little specimen of this exceedingly rare precious metal element, which is highly prized for use as an alloy, in jewelry and in industrial use as a catalyst. It is uncommon to find pure specimens in nature. As a malleable, ductile and corrosion resistant metal, it is one of the only metals considered to be more valuable, rare or desirable than gold. This specimen, albeit tiny, is an excellent example of the pure element of platinum as it is found in limited placer deposits in Alaska. |
| Luster |
Metallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Micromount |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
0.02 cm * 0.02 cm * 0.02 cm |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Platinum: Pt
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* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Menilite Zinkenite Calcite Safflorite / Silver Tourmaline var. Chrome Elbaite Quartz var. Synthetic |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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platinum
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