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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 72645
Mineral:Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Hackly native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) in a sculptural formation with remnants of gray quartz matrix. The copper crystallized around brecciated matrix resulting in unusual rectangular impressions from quartz fragments.
Overall Size:22x14x14 mm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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