Silver, Bornite

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This is a beautiful sheet of silver (1.3mm thick) with a secondary growth of sparkling bornite (iridescent blue green coating & sub-hedral masses up to 6mm). These sheets can often be dull, but this one has excellent luster and color, making it a standout.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions2.5 x 5.4 x 8.9 cm
Added on07/16/2026
Locality
San Martin-Sabinas District, San Martin, Mun. de Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
Collector’s EdgeNot disclosed

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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…