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Chalcocite, Bornite

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A STUNNING, hoppered crystal of chalcocite, very rare in this quality from Russia or ANYWHERE for that matter, with purple iridescence. Just an incredibly well-articulated crystal of a mineral that is really rare in such fine definition. In person, its multihued coating of bornite really sparkles with more color than you see here. 2.7 x 2 x 0.6 cm

Product details

SpeciesBornite, Chalcocite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.0 x 0.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Dzhezkazgan mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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…
Bornite
Regional guide
Bornite from Dzhezkazgan mining district, Kazakhstan
Dzhezkazgan bornite from Kazakhstan - benchmark locality for display crystals, with sharp pseudo-isometric forms and rich dark tarnish on pale matrix.