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Platinum vs. Lustrium: Key Differences & Value Comparison


Question
I was just wondering what the physical, etc. differences are between platinum and lustrium. Thank you

Answer
Thanks for your question Kristin!

The biggest difference between platinum and lustrium is value.  Platinum is a precious metal, while lustrium is a trade name for an alloy of chromium and nickel.  This alloy is durable and can be a good budget choice, but it is very inexpensive and should be priced at a tiny fraction of the platinum product.  

I hope that I was able to help.  If you need any more assistance please don't hesitate to ask a follow-up.

Take care,
David