This is the alchemical symbol of Platinum.
Platinum was discovered in South America in 1735 by Antonio de Ulloa. Its symbol on the periodic table of elements is Pt.

• Atomic Number: 78

• Atomic Weight: 195.078

• Melting Point: 1770 degrees C

• It is the most valued of the precious metals group.

• Platinum is much more durable than the other precious metals and is not damaged by chlorine, bleach, or detergents.

•The dollar worth of platinum is $360/troy oz as compared to golds value of $290/troy oz.

•Platinum is completely hypoalergenic.

•If you had 1 gram of platinum you could stretch it to a length of 1 and 1/4 miles...though why you'd want to do this I don't know...
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