AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Michigan > Copper (crystallized) with Epidote |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 45481 |
Mineral: | Copper (crystallized) with Epidote |
Locality: | Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan |
Description: | Well crystallized native copper in crystals up to 14 mm across with a crust of translucent green epidote microcrystals on one side. The copper crystals are dodecahedral habit with trapezohedral secondary faces. One bottom side has saw marks. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #22665; donated by S. B. Whiting (Calumet & Hecla Mine manager from 1892-93) |
Overall Size: | 5x4.5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 2-14 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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