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Copper with Calcite, Stilbite and Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Copper with Calcite, Stilbite and Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper with Calcite, Stilbite and Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper with Calcite, Stilbite and Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 43653
Mineral:Copper with Calcite, Stilbite and Epidote
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:T-shaped formation of crystallized native copper standing upright off brown basalt matrix with colorless calcite, green epidote and brown stilbite microcrystals. The copper shows distinct crystal faces up to 6 mm across on the surfaces. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection
Overall Size:9x8x6 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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