Ekaterinburg-Beresov, Russia/ekatberezov780
Previous | Home | NextPanning for platinum is just as effective as panning for gold, because this method depends upon the very high specific gravity of the metal, which is the same for both metals (viz., 20). The platinum places near Nizhniy Tagil is particularly noted for lacking gold; hence, there is no "contamination" as was the case in the Colombian platinum. {LINK to Colombia} Platinum placers in Russia are sometimes called a "Log" (Laguna); this placer is called "Novy Log" (New Lagoon). Courtesy, BRGM- A. Genna.
