Bournonite with Quartz
specimen number:
4451379
location:
Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Richly crystallized twinned bournonite across the top of a crystallized quartz matrix. In good condition as seen. A good cabinet sized example for the species from this old mining district. The previous label that comes with the specimen, from Fred Cassirer likely dates this piece to the 1930s.
Size: 10.5 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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