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Copper on Prehnite from Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan

 
Copper on Prehnite from Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper on Prehnite from Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper on Prehnite from Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper on Prehnite from Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan

Copper on Prehnite from Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 80332
Mineral:Copper on Prehnite
Locality:Iroquois Mine, 3.5 km northeast of Ahmeek, Keweenaw County, Michigan
Description:Classic specimen of distinct individual native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) to 2 mm on lustrous translucent green prehnite crystals to 4 mm lining three cavities in gray matrix. The native copper crystals have a natural patina. Ex. C. Oldham Collection #M-20; originally acquired in 1983
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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