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- Stillwater mine, Nye Co., Montana, United States
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- SmCabinet 8.5x4x2.5cm
The Stillwater Complex in south central Montana is typically thought of as a chromium producer. It is at that and is the largest in the country. It is also the primary palladium producer and the Johns-Manville Reef is the richest palladium deposit currently being exploited anywhere in the world (stillwaterpalladium.com). The mine produces a ratio of palladium:platinum of just over 3:1. Palladium is used in catalytic converters, fuel cells, hydrogen purification, electronics, jewelry, and dentistry. This specimen contains Platinum Group Metals in gabbro along with Chalcopyrite and Bronzite, a variety of Enstatite.