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Gold On Platinum

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Gold On Platinum

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Description
Locality: 
Konder Massif, Aldan Shield, Khabarovsk Krai, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.9 × 0.6 × 0.5 cm
Description

Platinum is one of the rarest precious metals in the world, platinum crystals are even rarer!!! 

This twinned Platinum crystal is considered to be on the larger side of what is generally seen from this location.  It has sharp edges, a beautiful hackley textured set of faces, penetrating twins and displays the stunning cubic form that Platinum crystals are known for..  To finish this piece off there is a natural coating of Gold coating much of the crystal.

Top shelf piece

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gold

Formula: 
Au
Strunz: 
1.AA.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0

Platinum

Formula: 
Pt
Strunz: 
1.AF.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Type Locality: 
Pinto River, San Juan Basin, Mun. de Novita, Chocó Department, Colombia