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Copper (crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Copper (crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Copper (crystallized native copper) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 48011
Mineral:Copper (crystallized native copper)
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Large dendritic formation of native copper crystals that formed in a narrow fracture zone with sharp crystal faces visible throughout. Old label attached, plus Chynoweth's label, and three articles about Chynoweth including his 1922 obituary. Ex. Howard Chase (1889-1945); ex. Capt. James. Chynoweth (1846-1922) captain in 1881 of the Mass Mine, superinendent of the Centennial Mine 1897, Fay Group 1899, early developer of Globe, Az.
Overall Size:28x17x1 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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