Chile
Scott 1179c
150 pesos
9 Aug 1996
| Mineral Name: | Bornite |
| Composition: | Copper iron sulfide |
| Nomenclature: | Named after the Austrian mineralogist, I. von Born. |
| Industrial Uses: | Copper ore. |
| Additional Notes: | Bornite is a major ore of copper. Also known as peacock ore and peacock copper due to a surface tarnish that produces an iridescent rainbow of colors similar to the effect of oil on water. |
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Bornite; Calcite Chile Scott 1179c 150 pesos 9 Aug 1996 |
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| The stamp shows a natural, unpolished mineral specimen. | |
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