Bornite-coating-Pyrite
specimen number:
1951601
location:
Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Well formed crystal of pyrite 2.5 cm in size embedded on a white dickite matrix. The crystal is coated with a thin bornite. Analysis by the University of Arizona. Some argue that this is actually a chalcocite coding. Measures 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm. Shipping weight: 0.07 pounds.
Size: 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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