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Copper from American Mine, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Copper from American Mine, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey

Copper from American Mine, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey

Copper from American Mine, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38395
Mineral:Copper
Locality:American Mine, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Large vein of native copper running through basalt matrix. One end has the copper fully exposed with no surrounding matrix. This specimen probably dates to the early mining period at this locality (1821-1840). Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #23435
Overall Size:24x10x7 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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