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Bournonite, Quartz, Pyrite from Mina Machacamarca, Viboras section, near Colavi, Potosi, Bolivia

 
Bournonite, Quartz, Pyrite from Mina Machacamarca, Viboras section, near Colavi, Potosi, Bolivia

Bournonite, Quartz, Pyrite from Mina Machacamarca, Viboras section, near Colavi, Potosi, Bolivia

Bournonite, Quartz, Pyrite from Mina Machacamarca, Viboras section, near Colavi, Potosi, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 37685
Mineral:Bournonite, Quartz, Pyrite
Locality:Mina Machacamarca, Viboras section, near Colavi, Potosi, Bolivia
Description:Large complexly-twinned bournonite crystals up to 11 mm on pyrite and quartz crystal matrix. The bournonite shows the classic striated outer edge, the result of multiple twinning. One corner of a bournonite crystal is incomplete.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:.5-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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