Bornite

Bornite

Bornite Mexico

2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Bornite

Dodecahedral Crystals

Also know as Peacock ore. These sample are prized because of the different color tarnishing that occurs when the samples are exposure to a moist atmosphere. They all have a metallic luster that ranges from red, purple to greenish gold and yellow gold. Bornite is fun to collect because it sometime resembles the gold or copper ores.


 

 

Newpaper sponcored award recieved in Aug. 				2000. Go back to the collection. Student award from University of Wisconsin sponsored program.

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