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Copper in Quartz with Epidote from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

 
Copper in Quartz with Epidote from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper in Quartz with Epidote from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper in Quartz with Epidote from Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44780
Mineral:Copper in Quartz with Epidote
Locality:Ahmeek Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Keweenaw County, Michigan
Description:Metallic native copper crystals in milky quartz matrix with green epidote microcrystals. The copper has sharp crystal faces the result of forming around the quartz crystals that left negative impressions in the copper. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #862
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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