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Bournonite

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There was a find of this relatively rare copper sulfosalt about 6 years ago at Machacamarca, and this piece is definitely one of the more unique to come out in this size range. This piece features several, attractive, sharp, lustrous, tabular, silvery-grey color crystals of Bournonite on Siderite and Quartz matrix. This is actually an attractive specimen (especially for this mine), and displays very well.

Product details

SpeciesBournonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 3.7 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Bournonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Bournonite
steel-gray to black sulfosalt famed for cogwheel twinning and metallic luster; prized by collectors for iconic gears and historic localities.
Regional guide
Bournonite from Machacamarca Mine
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