Platinum is usually 1/3 heavier than 18 karat gold and also is more expensive than gold.
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platinum is more unique
Yes, platinum is rarer than gold.
Gold. It is more expensive according to how much mass it has inside of it.
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Because gold is easier to find. On top of that there are more industrial uses for platinum than for gold.
Well, gold is $1,243 per oz this morning, and platinum is $992. HOWEVER, Rose gold is usually 75% gold, or $932/ oz. Platinum used in fine jewelry is 90% platinum, which is $892/ oz. Rose gold is currently (6 June 2016) the most valuable of the two.
Platinum is more dense than gold. Platinum has a density of around 21.45 grams per cubic centimeter, while gold has a density of approximately 19.32 grams per cubic centimeter.
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.
Platinum is more expensive than gold because of the difficulty associated with mining it. Platinum is harder to mine than gold, which means it requires more energy and effort to extract.
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