Iridescent Bornite ore (RARE) ex Renaud Vochten Coll.

Kombat Mine, Grootfontein Dist., Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Cabinet, 10.0 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 08/17/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/24/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Bornite was a common ore species from this famous mine, but specimens are VERY RARE. Fabulously iridescent and colorful bornite richly covers all sides of the large matrix. Two adjacent patches of contrasting and uncommon calcite are a fine accessory. The calcite fluoresces a modest dark pink. A RARE and rich combination ore specimen from the Renaud Vochten Collection. The Kombat produced some of the world's finest cerussite and nambulite specimens, along with other rarities for which it is the Type Locality.

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