Bornite

Item Description

Typically we see copper in the form of Azurite and Malachite from Milpillas, but the "sulfide" zone has recently produced some attractive Bornite specimens. This fine small cabinet display piece features sharp, highly lustrous (splendent), silvery metallic crystals of Bornite measuring up to 3.6 cm at their longest dimension perched atop matrix. The crystals have a few tiny imperfections, but they're still FINE quality, not only for the locality, but for the species in general. Bornite is often dull, and oxidized, and to find crystals with notably sharp and highly lustrous faces is not only significant, but should be apprecaited more than the attention I'm seeing for them on the market. These are GOOD Bornites, and should be recognized as such. Milpillas may or may not produce more Azurites and Malachites, it's hard to know who to believe, but these Bornites are limited for sure, and if you want one, don't pass them up, because like most localities, the material goes away fast, and then it's very difficult to find good quality pieces for decent prices.