Bournonite |
Bournonite |
Specimen # | 100481 | |
Mineral: | Bournonite | |
Location: | Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-Le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Rousillon, France | |
Size: | 7.0 x 3.8 x 3.6 cm | |
This is a great cluster of steel-coloured bournonite crystals from the contemporary classic occurrence in Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier. The crystals mostly present edge-on, with prism faces being the most prominent on the piece. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. In excellent condition - there are a couple of small chips in non-distracting places and otherwise just contacts/incomplete crystals around the edges. The lustre is almost silky metallic, with the appearance of a subtle patina. It's very hard to acquire a good bournonite for the mineral cabinet at this kind of price - I got lucky at Ste. Marie. This is a super specimen.
This is a great cluster of steel-coloured bournonite crystals from the contemporary classic occurrence in Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier. The crystals mostly present edge-on, with prism faces being the most prominent on the piece. The largest crystal measures 2.5 cm. In excellent condition - there are a couple of small chips in non-distracting places and otherwise just contacts/incomplete crystals around the edges. The lustre is almost silky metallic, with the appearance of a subtle patina. It's very hard to acquire a good bournonite for the mineral cabinet at this kind of price - I got lucky at Ste. Marie. This is a super specimen.
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