Bournonite on Sphalerite - La Sanguinède, Les Malines mine, Saint-Laurent le Minier, Cévennes, France - Height: 13 cm - Width: 7.3 cm- 395 g

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Bournonite on sphalerite from La Sanguinède, Les Malines mine, Saint-Laurent le Minier, Cévennes, France, with the largest crystal measuring 2.0 cm, weighing 395 g and dimensions 13.0 × 7.3 × 3.0 cm.

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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1228885093/f4af1b8442

Here is a sphalerite matrix piece on which are formed some very nice bournonite crystals. This specimen comes from a famous French locality.

Largest crystal: 2.0 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1228885093/f4af1b8442

Here is a sphalerite matrix piece on which are formed some very nice bournonite crystals. This specimen comes from a famous French locality.

Largest crystal: 2.0 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Bournonite on Sphalerite
Mineral form
- La Sanguinède, Les Malines mine, Saint-Laurent le Minier, Cévennes, France
Weight
395 g
Origin (region/city)
La Sanguinède, Les Malines mine, Saint-Laurent le Minier, Cévennes
Country of origin
France
Height
13 cm
Width
7.3 cm
Depth
3 cm
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Objects sold
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