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Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

 
Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 59187
Mineral:Datolite with Hematite and Copper inclusions
Locality:Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan
Description:Thin slab sawn from a large datolite nodule polished on one face to highlight the internal pink color caused by microscopic hematite and copper inclusions that are barely invisible with the naked eye, but apparent under magnification. Ex. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum #DM1464 (DM code = Display Mineral), sold by the museum for $225
Overall Size:10x7x1.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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