Calcite, Copper
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A fine, old-time copper-in-calcite specimen from the historic Quincy Mine of Michigan's Copper Country. The beautifully upright, 2.7 cm, doubly terminated, very glassy and well-striated crystal rests in front of a larger, diagonal, doubly terminated, 3.5 cm crystal. The calcite crystals are pristine and are richly filled with bright copper crystals. Ex. Marty Lewadny Collection.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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