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Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

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Multiple photos availableCalcite : CaCO3

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

2.4 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm (largest). A fine, 6-piece set of calcite scalenohedrons from a rare 1980s find in Lake Superior off of the famed Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan. All of the crystals are water-clear, unusually flattened and have steep, modified terminations. All of the crystals are beautifully striated and all are pristine. Ex. Dick Jones ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 260150    View Count: 30

Chalcedony (Var: Agate) : SiO2

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

Specimen size is 2cm X 1.5cm This is a lake superior agate tumble polished
Photo ID: 182575    View Count: 102

Agate (Var: Lake Superior Agate) : SiO2

Manitou Island, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

This fine agate measures 8.5 cm long and 5 cm across. It was discovered while diving off Manitou Island in Lake Superior.
 © Paul T. BrandesPhoto ID: 158080    View Count: 458

Agate (Var: Lake Superior Agate) : SiO2

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

A rounded Lake Superior Agate found on a beach in Keweenaw County, Michigan, The pebble measures about 4.5 cm across and was discovered in July, 2007.
 © Paul T. BrandesPhoto ID: 158082    View Count: 303

Agate (Var: Lake Superior Agate) : SiO2

Manitou Island, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

This fine agate measures 6.5 cm long and 4.5 cm across. It was discovered while diving off Manitou Island in Lake Superior.
 © Paul T. BrandesPhoto ID: 224206    View Count: 109

Copper : Cu

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

A very sculptural copper, showing fine spinel-twinned crystals - an elegant Michigan copper! 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.6cm
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 49382    View Count: 156

Multiple photos availableCopper : Cu

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

5.3 x 3.4 x 3.3 cm. A super-sharp, textbook-quality, 2.0 cm, copper tetrahexahedron very aesthetically upright on copper crystals, quartz and groundmass from Michigan’s famous Copper County. The copper has an outstanding patina. Ex. George Elling Collection and obviously an old-timer.
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 133810    View Count: 93

Copper : Cu

Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

Sample size: 7,5 X 6,5 cm

Collection and photo: Arliguie M
 © Arliguie MPhoto ID: 137846    View Count: 84

Copper : Cu

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

5.5 x 4.7 x 2.0 cm. SHARP, tetrahexahedral and CUBIC copper crystals with nice patina form this sculptural copper specimen from the famous Copper Country of Michigan. Cubic copper crystals are RARE from the Keweenaw and these are good ones! A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME and very fine piece. Ex L.L. Hubbard Collection #273 and Seaman Museum. His collection, ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 114246    View Count: 66

Copper : Cu

Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA

This excellent group of copper crystals is from the "Laker Pocket" vein located in 10 feet of water in Lake Superior. These are the crystals that were featured in the January/February 2009 issue of "Rocks & Minerals" magazine. This specimen measures 4 cm across.
 © Paul T. BrandesPhoto ID: 250035    View Count: 29
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