Mineral Name Bornite
First Discovered 1725
Nickel-Strunz Classification 02.BA.15
Dana Classification 02.05.02.01
ICSD 1963
Mineral Group Sulfides - Metal Sulfides
Collection Number B-2B-2012-0007
Discovery Location La Verde Mine, Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mun. de Mugica, Michoacan, Mexico
Image Description A sample of purple oxidized bornite. Sample dimensions approximately 45mm x 30mm x 30mm. Images of the sample show the purple colour and metallic luster of the mineral.
Author CherryAnn Villa




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