Mineral Specimen #6398 Epidote, Quartz, Copper in Basalt
Centennial Mine, Centennial, Houghton Co., Michigan
10.3 x 7.2 x 4.5 cm
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1960s
On this specimen, there is a vug in maroon colored basalt filled with small dark green, sparkly Epidote crystals, small Quartz crystals and a few Copper crystals. Many of the Quartz crystals are double terminated including a stack of small crystals. The Quartz crystals range from white in color to quite clear. Some of the Quartz crystals are elongated and have inclusions of Epidote. Under magnification, some of the Epidote crystals can be seen to be gemmy. The bottom of the specimen has been sawn. There is another, smaller vug filled with Quartz and Epidote on the bottom of the specimen.
Condition: Good
Flaws: The Quartz, Epidote and Copper crystals are only complete withing the two vugs. The is a small bruesided area
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Michigan | Sorosilicates | Quartz | Copper | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars