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Copper and Calcite from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

 
Copper and Calcite from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper and Calcite from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 33746
Mineral:Copper and Calcite
Locality:Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan
Description:Scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 35 mm with bright metallic inclusions of native copper and a hackly mass of tarnished crystallized copper protruding out one side. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #147; Ex. Dr. David Robertson, Professor of Geology U.Va.
Overall Size:6x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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