Platinum and platinum are the same thing.

Platinum is a chemical element, commonly known as platinum. It is a naturally occurring white precious metal. Platinum has shone brightly in the history of human civilization as early as 700 BC. During the more than 2,000 years of human use of platinum, it has always been considered one of the noblest metals.

In mineral classification, platinum group element minerals belong to the natural platinum subgroup, including natural element minerals of iridium, rhodium, palladium and platinum. Minerals of platinum group elements are all in the equiaxed crystal system, and single crystals are extremely rare. They are occasionally produced in the form of small cubic or octahedral grains.

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Platinum is very rare, with a concentration of only 0.005 parts per million in the earth's crust. Platinum metal is often mistaken for silver. Platinum in nature often appears as an uncombined element, or it forms alloys with other platinum group elements or iron. Elemental platinum usually occurs in alluvial deposits.

Platinum is extremely rare and is often considered a symbol of nobility. The service level of platinum cards for credit cards, charge cards and certain membership cards is generally higher than that of gold cards. Platinum is the second-highest honor for a record, below diamond.

Queen Elizabeth's tiara was specially made for the coronation of George VI, and its frame is made of platinum. It is the first British crown jewel to be made of platinum.

Reference: Platinum_Baidu Encyclopedia