Bornite-coating-Pyrite
specimen number:
1951605
location:
Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Well formed crystal of pyrite 3.0 cm across and coated with bornite embedded in a white clay like matrix measuring 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm. In very good condition. Some have argued that this is chalcocite instead of bornite. Identity confirmed at the University of Arizona. Shipping weight: 0.18 pounds.
Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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