RARE Native Copper " Pipe Amygdules " In Basalt COPPER FALLS, MICHIGAN
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Native Copper "Pipe Amygdule" in BasaltCopper Falls Mine, Copper Falls, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA6.5cm x 6cm x 4.25cm
Description/Interesting Notes: A most impressive and unique example of this rare native copper presentation from this classic Michigan locale!!! This specimen hosts a group of elongated native copper "pipe amygdules" in characteristic matrix!!! Pipe amygdules form when rising gas bubbles in a still molten basaltic... flow stretch out to form tubular vesicles - these are then later occupied by native copper resulting in these amazing forms!!! This specimen hosts a group of elongated copper forms that rise dramatically from the matrix and are bent back in an attractive curl!!! This specimen is much more three dimensional than the pics show!!! The native copper "pipes" are solid and robust and actually show networks of crystalline features upon close study with a loupe or scope!!! These crystalline features show oriented flashes of metallic luster in person - making the native copper even more dynamic and showy!!! The one "pipe" appears to terminate abruptly - in person one can see that there is an empty "bubble" with negative crystalline features and then a flat area that is actually crystalline as well!!! This specimen has been sawn on the bottom and one can see that the native copper "pipes" continue through to the bottom of the specimen!!! The area around the native copper pipes was full of fractured bits etc. and was professionally stabilized (nearly undetectable btw) however the specimen is otherwise natural and complete!!! This is an outstanding and showy example of this rare and unique material!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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Native Copper "Pipe Amygdule" in BasaltCopper Falls Mine, Copper Falls, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA6.5cm x 6cm x 4.25cm
Description/Interesting Notes: A most impressive and unique example of this rare native copper presentation from this classic Michigan locale!!! This specimen hosts a group of elongated native copper "pipe amygdules" in characteristic matrix!!! Pipe amygdules form when rising gas bubbles in a still molten basaltic... flow stretch out to form tubular vesicles - these are then later occupied by native copper resulting in these amazing forms!!! This specimen hosts a group of elongated copper forms that rise dramatically from the matrix and are bent back in an attractive curl!!! This specimen is much more three dimensional than the pics show!!! The native copper "pipes" are solid and robust and actually show networks of crystalline features upon close study with a loupe or scope!!! These crystalline features show oriented flashes of metallic luster in person - making the native copper even more dynamic and showy!!! The one "pipe" appears to terminate abruptly - in person one can see that there is an empty "bubble" with negative crystalline features and then a flat area that is actually crystalline as well!!! This specimen has been sawn on the bottom and one can see that the native copper "pipes" continue through to the bottom of the specimen!!! The area around the native copper pipes was full of fractured bits etc. and was professionally stabilized (nearly undetectable btw) however the specimen is otherwise natural and complete!!! This is an outstanding and showy example of this rare and unique material!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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