Bornites

/ˈbɔrnaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of bornite; multiple samples or specimens of bornite mineral.

Etymology

From bornite + -es (plural suffix for nouns ending in -ite). Bornite itself is named after Ignaz von Born.

Kelly Says

Collectors seek bornites from different geological formations—each location's bornites tell a story of ancient copper concentration and heat.

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