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Bornite

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Description

Bornite-magnetite-chalcopyrite ore. A complex mineral association containing important ore minerals of copper and iron. Bornite is characterized by blue-to-purple hues, magnetite displays a gray-black coloration and high density, while chalcopyrite is marked by a golden-yellow color and metallic luster. The specimen reflects the diversity of the ore’s mineral composition and the features of copper-iron mineralization formation.

Material: Mineral
Technique: Fossils
Size: 11 х 8 см.
Category: Archaeology
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