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Betekhtinite Pseudomorph After Bornite
Betekhtinite is rare enough here. Bornite crystals of an inch on edge are completely unheard of in my experience, though some to 1/2-inch are seen often enough (or were, rather, in the heyday here as a military mine). This remarkable specimen is a huge crystal of bornite that is altered to the very rare species betekhtinite. It is aesthetic, and complete all around. I have never seen the like
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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm
Locality
Dzhezkazgan, Central Kazakhstan Republic
Added on10/23/2024
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Known provenance
2024/08
Unknown Owner
Not disclosed—Species and Locality Wiki Pages
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