Bournonite - Yaogangxian Mine, China

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Bournonite
SpeciesSize
BournoniteMiniature
Comments
Details
ColorsSilver, Grey
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm
Species
Description
This sharp miniature displays like a banshee, with incredible luster and flashes of reflected light off all those complex cogswheel faces. It is a large single crystal, contacted in the back, but almost pristine and quite worthy of display from the front (just a few very trivial dings). The top is also complete. Most of these larger chinese bournonites tend to have far more damage, and this one displays so well and is so large in size that any small defects are inconsequential, especially at the price which gets you the finest bournonites for the price to hit the market in a long time!
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

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