Zaire
Scott 1106
1.50 zaire
13 Feb 1983
| Mineral Name: | Bournonite |
| Composition: | Lead copper antimony sulfide |
| Nomenclature: | Named after the French mineralogist, J. L. de Bournon. |
| Industrial Uses: | Ore of lead and copper. |
| Additional Notes: | Bournonite frequently occurs in twinned crystals that have a jagged, wheel-like shape. For this reason, bournonite is also referred to as wheel ore and cog-wheel ore. |
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Bournonite Zaire Scott 1106 1.50 zaire 13 Feb 1983 |
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| The stamp shows a natural, unpolished mineral specimen. | |
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