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Bornite

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A large, quite fine Bornite from this famous locale. The large, complex crystal is 2.5 cm long, and both it and the smaller, more euhedral crystal have that copper-to-blue iridescence that you look for in a classic Bornite. A very good specimen by any standard, and with its isolation and iridescence I would say even a great specimen. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesBornite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.