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Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 38820
Mineral:Copper in Calcite
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Several partial crystals of transparent calcite with bright metallic copper inclusions visible within. The copper extends outside the calcite where it has tarnished to dark brown. Though the calcite crystals are incomplete, this is good for beginners.
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:0.5-18.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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