Copper
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A dramatic, sculptural, large cabinet sheet of intergrown native copper plates from the White Pine Mine of Michigan. This striking piece looks like a tropical fish with an elongated, paddle tail. The bright patina and remaining bits of shale are a nice accent. Native copper was deposited in shale beds of the Nonesuch Shale, explaining the sheet-like form. The White Pine was the last major copper mine to close in the historic Copper Country.
Product details
SpeciesCopper
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions25.9 x 15.8 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, White Pine Mine
Known provenance
| 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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