The history of platinum
Although it’s almost as rare as gold, platinum is mined far less than its other precious metal cousins. Heavier, more ductile and dense than both silver and gold, platinum – also known as “little silver” – had been used since ancient Egyptian times. Check out the latest inforgraphic by Visual Capitalist for a complete history of platinum.
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