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Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Calcite on Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 75914
Mineral:Calcite on Native Copper
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Lustrous transparent scalenohedral calcite crystals to 9 mm over metallic native copper (naturally occurring copper) with natural weathering patina. Where the calcite crystals cover the copper the bright metallic copper color is visible inside. Ex. Harry W. Eichel, Jr. (1914-1990); ex. Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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