Silver, Bornite
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Bornite is a copper iron sulfide, and at this rich mine in Zacatecas, it is an important ore that sometimes had thin fissures that were sometimes found with these veins or leafs of native silver filling them. Here, the silver leaf has been excavated so that it stands up dramatically off the iridescent bornite that served as host, creating quite a dazzling specimen of native silver, from a classic Mexican locality. The silver leaf here measures over 6 cm from end to end. Ex. Martin Zinn Collection.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 4.3 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Zacatecas, La Noria Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.Regional guide
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