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Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 77869
Mineral:Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Hackly native copper (naturally occurring copper) in a sculptural formation with remnants of greenish matrix in crevices. The copper crystallized around brecciated matrix resulting in unusual rectangular impressions from quartz fragments. Collected ca. 1970
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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