Bornite (M020)
Overall and in general - Bornite is not an exceptional rarity, but from this locality it is for sure! On old labels, "Redruth" often refers to some of the mines that are located immediately west of Redruth, but in Carn Brea or Illogan parishes, such as Carn Brea and Tincroft mines. These mines are all closed since around 100 years, there is no new material and the old ones were low in number. Material from Cornwall is among the most relevant UK-classics and highly appreciated under collectors.
The particular specimen is not just a sample - it shows an exposed group with crystals up to 10mm across - this is an out-standing dimension for the entire area. So really a very fine piece with history. The specimen is out of the scientific collection of the Mineralogical institute of Bonn (Germany). The old label is included.
Overall and in general - Bornite is not an exceptional rarity, but from this locality it is for sure! On old labels, "Redruth" often refers to some of the mines that are located immediately west of Redruth, but in Carn Brea or Illogan parishes, such as Carn Brea and Tincroft mines. These mines are all closed since around 100 years, there is no new material and the old ones were low in number. Material from Cornwall is among the most relevant UK-classics and highly appreciated under collectors.
The particular specimen is not just a sample - it shows an exposed group with crystals up to 10mm across - this is an out-standing dimension for the entire area. So really a very fine piece with history. The specimen is out of the scientific collection of the Mineralogical institute of Bonn (Germany). The old label is included.
Overall and in general - Bornite is not an exceptional rarity, but from this locality it is for sure! On old labels, "Redruth" often refers to some of the mines that are located immediately west of Redruth, but in Carn Brea or Illogan parishes, such as Carn Brea and Tincroft mines. These mines are all closed since around 100 years, there is no new material and the old ones were low in number. Material from Cornwall is among the most relevant UK-classics and highly appreciated under collectors.
The particular specimen is not just a sample - it shows an exposed group with crystals up to 10mm across - this is an out-standing dimension for the entire area. So really a very fine piece with history. The specimen is out of the scientific collection of the Mineralogical institute of Bonn (Germany). The old label is included.
Bornite (M020)
United Kingdom
LOCATION
Redruth, Redruth, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
SIZE
40 x 30 x 20 mm
DESCRIPTION
Overall and in general - Bornite is not an exceptional rarity, but from this locality it is for sure! On old labels, "Redruth" often refers to some of the mines that are located immediately west of Redruth, but in Carn Brea or Illogan parishes, such as Carn Brea and Tincroft mines. These mines are all closed since around 100 years, there is no new material and the old ones were low in number. Material from Cornwall is among the most relevant UK-classics and highly appreciated under collectors.
The particular specimen is not just a sample - it shows an exposed group with crystals up to 10mm across - this is an out-standing dimension for the entire area. So really a very fine piece with history. The specimen is out of the scientific collection of the Mineralogical institute of Bonn (Germany). The old label is included.