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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 33615 |
| Mineral: | Platinum (ore) |
| Locality: | Merensky Reef, Rustenburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| 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] |
| Overall Size: | 10x7x4 cm |
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| Archived: | For reference only |
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