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Calcite with Copper inclusions from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Calcite with Copper inclusions from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite with Copper inclusions from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite with Copper inclusions from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 19457
Mineral:Calcite with Copper inclusions
Locality:Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Single crystal of scalenohedral calcite with bright inclusions of native copper. The copper is included in the outer layer of three faces of the calcite, leaving the other three faces unobstructed showing a completely flawless interior. From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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