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Copper
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Neat multigenerational crystallized grouping of native copper without matrix. This is in good condition all around.
The Ojibway Mine, located in Keweenaw County, Michigan, was organized in 1907 and operated underground through thirteen levels before closing in 1913 due to financial and investor challenges rather than a lack of ore. Geologically, the mine is situated within the Keweenaw Peninsula's Precambrian Keweenawan rift sequence, consisting of ancient, tilted basalt lava flows and interbedded sedimentary conglomerates. Native copper mineralization occurs primarily as open-space fillings within amygdaloidal tops of basalt flows and fault zones, accompanied by secondary minerals such as calcite, quartz, and occasional silver.
Product details
SpeciesCopper
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm
Added on09/15/2026
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Keweenaw County
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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