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Copper from Northwestern Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

 
Copper from Northwestern Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper from Northwestern Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper from Northwestern Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 46882
Mineral:Copper
Locality:Northwestern Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan
Description:Large flattened triangular native copper crystal with red patina. The copper formed in sheet-crystals with milky quartz between layers. The rear face of the crystal is rough where it was in contact with the wall. Stands nicely upright without support. Collected August 2003 by Paul Labonte; ex. John Jaszczak collection #2616
Overall Size:5x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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