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Copper and Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

 
Copper and Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper and Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 39357
Mineral:Copper and Calcite
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan
Description:Crystallized native copper with dark natural patina on one end of a pocket lined with colorless calcite crystals up to 10 mm across. The copper has complexly crystallized surfaces - looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2210; originally acquired in 1980
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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