flakebiter
Lower Production Stages
On the left, my personal appraisal is unworked stage one copper. I suppose it could be scoured or otherwise cleaned up, but I have seen plenty of float looking just like this. Same crystal structure with little relief. This piece (I think) has provenance to Western Keweenaw and was not worked. This could be because of it's attractiveness, or possibly unsuitability due to mineral combination. I do recognize this as an informal locality type when I see these included crystals. I am always open to debate and new info. On the right, my estimation is Phase one copper. However, there is Extensive folding at the top right of this piece which cannot be seen in this image. I will update it this evening 3/26/2014.
Lower Production Stages
On the left, my personal appraisal is unworked stage one copper. I suppose it could be scoured or otherwise cleaned up, but I have seen plenty of float looking just like this. Same crystal structure with little relief. This piece (I think) has provenance to Western Keweenaw and was not worked. This could be because of it's attractiveness, or possibly unsuitability due to mineral combination. I do recognize this as an informal locality type when I see these included crystals. I am always open to debate and new info. On the right, my estimation is Phase one copper. However, there is Extensive folding at the top right of this piece which cannot be seen in this image. I will update it this evening 3/26/2014.