Copper
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This classic, cabinet-sized copper "skull" is one of the most unusual forms in the Mineral Kingdom and is from the Copper Country of Michigan. This fine piece dates to around 1900. Copper invaded a conglomerate bed and surrounded a large, rounded cobble. The cobble dissolves away, leaving the casted "skull" of the cobble. This very fine example has a bright, copper patina and looks like a shallow bowl or chalice. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
Product details
SpeciesCopper
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.2 x 9.0 x 5.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Keweenaw County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
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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