Calcite with Copper
specimen number:
8671009
location:
Quincy mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
description:
Semi lustrous highly translucent scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 3.0 cm in size stacked nicely up on matrix. Native copper is present both as inclusions within the calcite crystals, and sprinkled throughout the calcite crystals. Slight micro-chipping is present, this still in very good condition. Classic material for this locality.
Size: 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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