Bournonite with Quartz
specimen number:
1801086
location:
Herodsfoot Mine, Lanreath, Menheniot, Cornwall, England, UK
description:
Exceptionally bright and lustrous cogwheel twin crystals of bournonite to 1.0 cm in size covering most of the top of a 9.0 x 5.5 x 2.0 cm matrix. Minor quartz present as well. Very minimal micro-chipping present, overall this is in very good condition. Great luster makes this quite attractive. Previous label notes that this was once in the collection of 1940s radio personality Arch Oboler. These famous specimens were collected in the middle 19th century. Ex Ed Raines collection.
Size: 9.0 x 5.5 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Ed Raines
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