NATIVE PLATINUM IN ROMANIA: THE SINGLE OCCURRENCE –
PIANU VALLEY, SEBEŞ MTS.
NATIVE PLATINUM IN ROMANIA: THE SINGLE OCCURRENCE –
PIANU VALLEY, SEBEŞ MTS.
Author(s): Gheorghe Udubașa, Sorin Silviu UdubaşaSubject(s): Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Editura Aeternitas
Keywords: native platinum; alluvial deposits; Pianu Valley; Sebeş Mts.; Romania
Summary/Abstract: Known as an important occurrence of gold, at Pianu native platinum has been also found as early as 1855. The platinum contains also Fe (about 9%), a common fact for platinum occurrences. As a source for platinum the ultrabasic rocks (most serpentinites) have been considered, widely distributed in the Sebeş Mts., however not directly occurring in the catchment area of the Pianu Valley.
Journal: PANGEEA
- Issue Year: 15/2015
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 5-8
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English