Premium Natural Native Copper from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA

Product Description:

Step into the rich mining history of the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA, with this exceptional Natural Native Copper specimen, presented in a precise 2″ X 2″ X 2″ display. This piece embodies the raw beauty and significant heritage of one of the most famous copper-producing regions in the world.

• Product Name: Natural Native Copper
• Locality: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
• Display: Encased in a 2″ X 2″ X 2″ display box
• Dimensions: 1.62″ x 0.59″ (41.15 mm x 15.00 mm)
• Weight: 24.6 grams (123 carats)

Native copper like this specimen is highly sought after by both collectors and historians for its pure and natural form. Exhibiting a distinctive copper color and metallic luster, this piece is a direct link to the geological past of Michigan, renowned for its substantial copper deposits.

Highlights of this Specimen:

• Crystal Structure: Displays the elemental and metallic nature of copper.
• Hardness: Copper is known for its malleability but also holds up well in displays due to its relatively low hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale.
• Rarity: Specimens from the Keweenaw Peninsula are particularly valued for their historical and aesthetic qualities.

This copper is not just a specimen but a piece of American mining history. It comes with a display-ready ID card that includes the specimen’s name and locality, enhancing its collectible value.

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