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Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper in Calcite from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 36256
Mineral:Copper in Calcite
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Scalenohedral transparent calcite crystals up to 15 mm intergrown with crystallized native copper. The copper crystals are both included inside and extend outside the calcite. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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