Bornite
Fun Fact: Bornite is named after Ignaz Edler von Born, an Austrian naturalist.
Introduction: Bornite is often associated with chalcocite and chalcopyrite and together with copper have similar geographic distribution locations. This mineral is named after Ignaz Edler von Born, an Austrian naturalist.
Distribution: Rosh Pinah, Matchless, Kombat and Tsumeb Mines have produced bornite, otherwise it is a fairly rare mineral in Namibia.
Composition: Sulphide
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Lustre: Metallic
Streak: Grey-black
Hardness: 3
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