Chalcocite, Bornite
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An aesthetic, old-time combination thumbnail from the historic Botallack Mine of Cornwall, England. Two disc-like, matte-gray, six-sided, bi-pyramidal chalcocite crystals are exquisitely perched on two intergrown, tabular bornite crystals. The Botallack Mine opened in 1721 and closed in 1914.
Product details
SpeciesBornite, Chalcocite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.8 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Botallack Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not 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…Regional guide
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