Bornite AKA Peacock Ore                Mineral Group: SULFIDES
 

Bornite

  • this heavy, shiny, iridescent massive specimen is mainly purple in color

  • metallic, iridescent luster

  • shiny purple, blue, red

  • is known as "peacock ore" because it tarnishes to iridescent blue, purple & red

  • heavy

  • conductive


Bornite Specimen in Field Museum, Chicago USA
 


Bornite  MEXICO


Bornite  MEXICO
   

 

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