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Copper and Calcite from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

 
Copper and Calcite from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper and Calcite from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 4841
Mineral:Copper and Calcite
Locality:Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan
Description:Large crystal of native copper 25 mm across in white calcite matrix with other copper crystals. The calcite could be carefully chipped away to expose more of the central copper crystal. Ex. James Gastineau
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x1 cm
Crystals:4-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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