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Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Lake Superior, Michigan

 
Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Lake Superior, Michigan

Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula, Lake Superior, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 17715
Mineral:Copper in Calcite
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula, Lake Superior, Michigan
Description:Superb specimen of transparent calcite with bright inclusions of native copper. The calcite crystal is a doubly-terminated, scalenohedral form. Has a custom-made black display base to support upright. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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