Copper with Bornite (ex Obodda)

Item Description

An aesthetic and sculptural crystallized native copper specimen from the older finds at the Itauz Mine. The arborescent crystal cluster is comprised of extremely sharp spinel-twins and tetrahexahedral crystals. The overall appeal of this fine piece is enhanced by striking variable patina of the crystals; some crystals have a beautiful butter-copper patina, even some iridescence while other crystals are preferentially coated with iridescent bornite. A few crystals are even half and half in appearance! Interesting chemistry here. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.