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Silver on Bornite from San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Silver on Bornite from San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Silver on Bornite from San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Silver on Bornite from San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Silver on Bornite from San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Silver on Bornite from San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 59580
Mineral:Silver on Bornite
Locality:San Martin District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Crystallized mass of bluish iridescent bornite with parallel microscopic crystal faces with twisted metallic wire crystals of native silver (naturally occurring silver) to 5 mm. The silver crystals could be cleaned but will tarnish again eventually.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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