Bornite AKA Peacock Ore                Mineral Group: SULFIDES
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Bornite is known as "peacock ore" because it tarnishes to iridescent blue, purple & red.
SPECIMEN ORIGIN: MEXICO This heavy, shiny, iridescent massive specimen is mainly purple in color.

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