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Fine Art Print : Bournonite with Quartz, Herodsfoot Mine, Lanreath, Cornwall, England
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Bournonite with Quartz, Herodsfoot Mine, Lanreath, Cornwall, England
Steel-grey twinned bournonite crystals, in distinctive cog wheel formation, with colourless quartz. This fine specimen from the lead and silver mine, Herodsfoot, may have been acquired by the Royal Institution of Cornwall as part of a group of specimens purchased from Richard Talling, the great Cornish mineral dealer, for £ 8.10s in December 1858. Bournonite, a rare sulphide of copper, lead and antimony, was first described in 1797 by Philip Rashleigh of Menabilly in Cornwall, who included illustrated descriptions of two specimens in his publication Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh. The specimens described by Rashleigh came from Wheal Boys, an antimony mine in St Endellion parish and the type locality for bournonite
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TRURI : 801.908
Media ID 18814420
© RIC, photographer A.G. Tindle
Black Colourless Copper Dark English Geology Glance Grey Lead Lostwithiel Metal Metallic Mine Mineral Mining Specimen Sulfide Sulphide White Antimony Sulfosalt Twin Twinned Twinning Twins
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of geology with our exquisite fine art print featuring Bournonite with Quartz, captured by renowned photographer Andy Tindle from the Royal Cornwall Museum. Witness the stunning steel-grey twinned Bournonite crystals, forming intricately in a cog wheel pattern, nestled amongst colourless Quartz. This rare and mesmerizing specimen was sourced from the historic Herodsfoot Mine in Lanreath, Cornwall, England, where lead and silver were once extracted. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your home or office with this breathtaking piece of art, sure to inspire awe and curiosity in all who see it.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a remarkable geological specimen - Bournonite with Quartz, found in the Herodsfoot Mine located in Lanreath, Cornwall, England. The steel-grey twinned bournonite crystals are arranged in an exquisite cog wheel formation, creating a visually stunning display alongside the colorless quartz. Believed to have been acquired by the prestigious Royal Institution of Cornwall from renowned Cornish mineral dealer Richard Talling for £8.10s back in December 1858, this fine specimen holds historical significance. Bournonite is a rare sulphide composed of copper, lead, and antimony elements and was first described by Philip Rashleigh of Menabilly in Cornwall during 1797. Rashleigh's publication "Specimens of British Minerals" featured illustrated descriptions of two bournonite specimens obtained from Wheal Boys - an antimony mine situated within St Endellion parish and considered as the type locality for this unique mineral. The photograph beautifully captures the contrasting shades between the dark steel-grey bournonite crystals and the pristine white colorless quartz. Its metallic appearance adds to its allure while showcasing nature's intricate craftsmanship. Andy Tindle's expertise behind this image ensures that every detail is highlighted flawlessly. This extraordinary piece serves as a testament to Cornwall's rich mining history and its abundance of precious minerals like bournonite – truly a gem worth admiring at the Royal Cornwall Museum.
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