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Copper in Quartz from West Ridge Quarry, Charmian, Adams County, Pennsylvania

 
Copper in Quartz from West Ridge Quarry, Charmian, Adams County, Pennsylvania

Copper in Quartz from West Ridge Quarry, Charmian, Adams County, Pennsylvania

Copper in Quartz from West Ridge Quarry, Charmian, Adams County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 57846
Mineral:Copper in Quartz
Locality:West Ridge Quarry, Charmian, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Description:Vein of metallic native copper exposed in milky quartz. The native copper crystallized with surrounding calcite which was dissolved to expose the copper. The copper is exposed on all sides of the quartz. Ex. Joe Dague
Overall Size:8.5x8x6 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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