Calcite with Copper - image 1
Calcite with Copper - image 2
specimen video

Calcite with Copper

Unknown Owner
Numerous large thick lustrous highly translucent copper included crystals of scalenohedral calcite measuring to 5.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix. Slight cleaving present, not atypical of these. This is shown in the video. These are incredibly large crystals for this Michigan classic. Crystallized native copper scattered throughout.

Product details

Species
Copper, CalciteAbout Copper →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
Locality
USA, Michigan, Quincy Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$5,500.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Copper
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
Copper from Quincy Mine
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