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Datolite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Datolite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Datolite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Datolite on Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 19458
Mineral:Datolite on Copper
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Native copper coated on one side with orange to white datolite crystals. The underside of the specimen shows the copper probably formed over a calcite crystal, now naturally dissolved away. From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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