Datolite, Copper
Unknown Owner
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Those of you who know about datolites know that they are really fought over by Michigan collectors. This is because they come in such a range of subtly pretty colors that the variety of specimens is endless, due to the numerous types of inclusions that give them their hues; so many people have a collection of datolites as a special sub-section of their collections. Unfortunately, they are not common. This is a BIG one, with a gorgeous rusty-red center (probably from hematite) - highly polished to bring out the beauty. If you look closely, you can see little inclusions of native copper around the rim.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.9 x 7.9 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Ontonagon 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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