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Bornite

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A loose grouping of slightly iridescent bornite crystals without matrix. Very choice and sharp for the species.

Product details

SpeciesBornite
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Dimensions1.7 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm
Added on08/22/2025
LocalityKazakhstan, Karaganda Region, Dzhezkazgan mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2025Unknown Owner$90.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.