AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Silver on Bornite |
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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