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Copper in Apophyllite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

 
Copper in Apophyllite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper in Apophyllite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44660
Mineral:Copper in Apophyllite
Locality:Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan
Description:Transparent colorless apophyllite crystals up to 3 mm across with bright metallic copper inclusions visible within the apophyllite. Some copper crystals are outside the apophyllite and have a dark patina. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #695
Overall Size:5x4x1 cm
Crystals:0.5-3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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