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Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 30524
Mineral:Copper
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Heavy mass of native (naturally occurring) copper with some voids filled with greenish basalt. The copper has crudely crystalline surface and it appears the copper was coated to prevent corrosion. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #B799; ex. W. Krause in 1965
Overall Size:13x8x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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