Bournonite cogwheels on Galena (superb) ex Dick Heck Coll.

Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.5 cm
Start Time: 11/21/2010 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/26/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Bournonite specimens are very rare from Naica and this is an exceptionally aesthetic and fine thumbnail example from the Dick Heck Collection. Splendent, sharp, well-striated, metallic-gray, cogwheels are very jauntily set on the galena matrix. The cogwheels reach 8 mm. This is the first very fine Naica bournonite any of us have seen and it rivals Herodsfoot Mine specimens in quality. Valued at $200

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