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Bournonite from Cerro Rico de Potosi, Bustillo Province, Bolivia

 
Bournonite from Cerro Rico de Potosi, Bustillo Province, Bolivia

Bournonite from Cerro Rico de Potosi, Bustillo Province, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 29745
Mineral:Bournonite
Locality:Cerro Rico de Potosi, Bustillo Province, Bolivia
Description:Several metallic bournonite crystals on white quartz-coated matrix. The bournonite crystals are twinned resulting in classic cogwheel crystal form. Two crystals show damage when viewed under magnification. Ex. E. David
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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