Nope. It is its' own metal. It is mined from the ground just like any other metal.
Gold is more valuable because it is rarer than platinum. Gold can be found in many places, but platinum can only be found in one place - the Earth's crust.
Yes, platinum can occur with gold ore in some deposits. These are known as platinum-rich gold deposits and typically contain both gold and platinum group elements. These deposits are rarer than typical gold deposits.
Platinum, like gold, can be alluvially transported from a lode and found in ore-grade sand deposits, so yes, conceivable, platinum ores can be found on the beach. Platinum nuggets from placer deposits are far rarer than gold nuggets and are highly valued by collectors.
gold, silver, copper, platinum and some other platinum metals
The difference in weight between platinum and gold is that platinum is denser and heavier than gold.
yes south Africa does also gold and platinum is in south afriac
they have gold but not platinum
Platinum is denser and heavier than gold. The weight difference between platinum and gold is about 20 - 40, with platinum being heavier.
Gold and platinum are found as pure metals because they are very unreactive and resistant to corrosion. This allows them to exist in nature in a relatively pure form without reacting with other elements. Additionally, their chemical properties make them highly resistant to oxidation and weathering, further contributing to their presence as pure metals.
Emerald, gold, and platinum are three minerals found in Colombia that are commonly used for making jewelry. Emeralds are particularly well-known from Colombia and are highly prized for their vibrant green color. Gold and platinum are also frequently used in jewelry making due to their durability and luster.
Yes, platinum is heavier than gold. Platinum has a higher density than gold, which means that a given volume of platinum will weigh more than the same volume of gold.
Only a few metals are found in the free state, generally metals react to form for example oxides, sulfides which then may further react. Some found free are gold silver copper and platinum. All of these are relatively unreactive