Platinum Ore
Platinum Ore from Merensky Reef, Rustenburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa
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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].
Size 10 x 7 x 4 cm.
Locality Merensky Reef, Rustenburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals

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