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Bournonite

Unknown Owner
Twinned crystals of Bournonite with well defined faces and edges and displaying the classic cogwheel shape. The cyclic twinnings are disposed on matrix and compose a mineral specimen with a nice aesthetic. Without damage. A fine Bournonite specimen. Watch video.

Product details

Species
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 6.5 cm
Added on06/16/2025
Locality
Bolivia, Potosí, Machacamarca mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—MChMineralsNot 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 mining district
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