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4.8" NATIVE COPPER NUGGET- Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan - 1.7 lbs.

This specimen is not for sale, and was archived from an external source for the purpose of preserving and sharing its geologic, geographic, and collector value.

Description: A fantastic copper nugget formation rich in golden copper color. A natural formation lightly tumbled to remove outer matrix and round the rough edges of the copper. Piece weighs 1 3/4 lb. Mining began in 1845 and continued until 1968 and over 5 million tons of refined copper was recovered from the mines.
Winning Bid: USD $51 - 17 bids (Year Sold: 2020 )

Found near: Michigan, United States
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