Bournonite with Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz, Calcite
specimen number:
8602293
location:
Noche Buena, Zacatecas, Mexico
description:
Metallic crystals of bournonite to 1.0 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix with sphalerite, pyrite, and calcite. Classic material for this locality. Very minimal micro-chipping present. Under magnification one also sees wispy acicular crystallized boulangerite.
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