Bornite (ex Obodda)

Dzhezkazgan, Chu-Sarysu basin, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
Miniature, 4.3 x 3.7 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 11/16/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/25/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The Dzhezkazgan Mine is known for its impressive sulfides, including species like Betekhtinite, Chalcocite and Bornite. Some of the best examples of Bornite found in the last few decades came out of this contemporary classic locale. This piece was mined in the mid 1990s, and features pseudo-dodecahedral (thery're actually orthorhombic) crystals of somewhat bronze colored, iridescent Bornite measuring up to 8 mm across with gemmy prisms of Quartz on matrix. The quality is excellent, and I can't see any real damage with the naked eye. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. A beautiful and attractive display piece from this famous locale.

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