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Bournonite On Dolomite

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Bournonite On Dolomite

Cristosud
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Description
Locality: 
Usclas-du-Bosc Quarry, Hérault, Occitanie, France
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 6 × 3 cm
Description

Lustrous bournonite cluster on dolomite matrix. Collected in 2017 ; since then, the quarry stopped its activity so we are doubtful about being able to collect any new samples some day.

Cristosud's find.

Collected: 
2017
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Bournonite

Formula: 
PbCuSbS3
Strunz: 
2.GA.50
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Wheal Boys (Trewetha Mine; Old Trewetha Mine), Port Isaac, St Endellion, Wadebridge District, Cornwall, England, UK

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White

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