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Copper (crystallized) with Epidote from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

 
Copper (crystallized) with Epidote from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper (crystallized) with Epidote from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper (crystallized) with Epidote from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper (crystallized) with Epidote from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Copper (crystallized) with Epidote from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 45481
Mineral:Copper (crystallized) with Epidote
Locality:Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan
Description:Well crystallized native copper in crystals up to 14 mm across with a crust of translucent green epidote microcrystals on one side. The copper crystals are dodecahedral habit with trapezohedral secondary faces. One bottom side has saw marks. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #22665; donated by S. B. Whiting (Calumet & Hecla Mine manager from 1892-93)
Overall Size:5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:2-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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