Native Copper. White Pine Mine, White Pine, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA. 38 x 17 x 1.6 cm (14.9 x 6.7 x 0.6 in). ...

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Native Copper
White Pine Mine, White Pine, Ontonagon Co., Michigan, USA
38 x 17 x 1.6 cm (14.9 x 6.7 x 0.6 in)

This massive network of native Copper crystals is stunning, a huge example of how beautiful native Copper, a pure element, can be when it is crystallized naturally in the earth. This piece has a lovely patina, giving the specimen a deep color while still retaining some of that shining luster that is a hallmark of all metallic and native metal specimens. Like a huge eagle feather, or a flowering branch of a willow tree, this piece branches out from a single focal point. Overall, this is a huge example of a classic White Pine Mine specimen, and a treasure for any lover of native elements and chemistry.

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