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About Platinum

Colours: Silvery Grey to White.

Hardness: 4 - 4 1/2

Platinum takes its normal form as nuggets, scales, or grains and crystals are very uncommon. Platinum does not tarnish like Silver when exposed to air. Platinum forms in igneous rocks and has a metallic luster. It is a highly sought after metal in the jewelry trade for its silvery sheen and is used in necklaces, rings, and other decorative objects. Platinum can be slightly magnetic.