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Bornite, Quartz

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Bornite, iridescent crystals on quartz, 26.7 cm, from the Dzhezkazgan mine, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan; found in 1996. Ex Edward E. David collection; Russell E. Behnke photo.

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SpeciesBornite, Quartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions26.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityKazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Dzhezkazgan mining district
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 49
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Russell E. Behnke

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Edward David Jr.Not disclosed

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Bornite
Mineral guide
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vivid iridescent tarnish, metallic luster, and rare sharp crystals; formed in diverse deposits and prized by collectors for color, rarity, and histor…
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