Mining platinum in placer deposits is a relatively simple process Dredges scoop the platinum bearing sand or gravel from riverbeds or mining pits The material is washed until platinum grains or nuggets are captured and pulled from the surrounding material Sperrylite or platinum arsenide Photo from Thomas A Loomis Dakota Matrix Minerals Platinum is also mined as an ore Platinum ores
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