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Limonite Stalactite from Negaunee Iron Mining District, Marquette County, Michigan

 
Limonite Stalactite from Negaunee Iron Mining District, Marquette County, Michigan

Limonite Stalactite from Negaunee Iron Mining District, Marquette County, Michigan

Limonite Stalactite from Negaunee Iron Mining District, Marquette County, Michigan

Limonite Stalactite from Negaunee Iron Mining District, Marquette County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 34538
Mineral:Limonite Stalactite
Locality:Negaunee Iron Mining District, Marquette County, Michigan
Description:Large stalactitic formation of brown limonite with goethite and hematite. The bottom shows the radiating crystal pattern that runs throughout the formation. There are partial fractures in some areas, but this formation is remarkably intact. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:11x6x6 cm
Crystals:3 cm
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