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Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 72463
Mineral:Datolite nodules with Hematite and Copper inclusions
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Two interconnected translucent gray-to-pink datolite nodules that were sawn flat through the center to show the pink core color caused by microscopic hematite and copper inclusions. The sawn face was not polished or coated. From my personal collection, originally acquired from Hal Kramer
Overall Size:10x6.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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