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Bournonite with Quartz from Enterprise Mine, Newman Hill, SE of Rico, Dolores County, Colorado

 
Bournonite with Quartz from Enterprise Mine, Newman Hill, SE of Rico, Dolores County, Colorado

Bournonite with Quartz from Enterprise Mine, Newman Hill, SE of Rico, Dolores County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 28840
Mineral:Bournonite with Quartz
Locality:Enterprise Mine, Newman Hill, SE of Rico, Dolores County, Colorado
Description:Aesthetic cluster of dark metallic bournonite with a sculptural overgrowth of colorless quartz crystals. The bournonite is not well crystallized and has indistinct form. The quartz is lustrous and translucent. The tip of one crystal is chipped. ex. J. Cilen #2204
Overall Size:11x9x8 cm
Crystals:1-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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