AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Michigan > Copper in Calcite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 12199 |
Mineral: | Copper in Calcite |
Locality: | Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan |
Description: | Transparent scalenohedral calcite crystals with native copper (naturally occurring copper) included in the calcite and exposed on the surfaces. The copper inside the calcite was protected from tarnishing and has bright metallic surfaces. Ex. Ken Hogan collection |
Overall Size: | 6x5x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 4-35 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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