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Calcite with Copper inclusions from Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Calcite with Copper inclusions from Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 45139
Mineral:Calcite with Copper inclusions
Locality:Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Flawless, water-clear calcite crystal with lustrous faces. Bright metallic native copper is visible inside the calcite where it was protected from oxidation. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:22x18x15 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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