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Calcite with Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Calcite with Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite with Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 21568
Mineral:Calcite with Copper inclusions
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Doubly-terminated, complex crystal of transparent calcite 4 cm long with inclusions of native copper visible within the calcite. The matrix is covered with many 1-2 mm calcite crystals, each with copper inside. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G736
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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