Copper

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Copper, 8.9 cm, from the Centennial No. 6 mine, Calumet & Hecla Conglomerate Lode, Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan. The specimen is an example of a rare triple “copper skull”—a copper form that is unique to this area of Michigan. Ex F. John Barlow collection (No. 1368). Illustrated in The F. John Barlow Mineral Collection (1996), page 277. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesCopper
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 278
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—F. John BarlowNot disclosed

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Copper
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Copper
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Copper from Calumet & Hecla Mine
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Calumet & Hecla Mine
Calumet & Hecla Mine, USA - iconic Lake Superior copper locality yielding native copper in conglomerate and copper-silver; prized by collectors for form.