Copper (old classic) (ex Al Kidwell Collection)

Item Description

In the mineral world, Michigan is best known for its amazing crystallized Copper specimens, which are among the finest examples of the species ever found. Here is a lovely, three-dimensional display quality Copper specimen from this historic and classic mining district. This piece features foliated "leaves" of Copper plus minor green Malachite (mislabeled as Epidote) sitting on sculptural host rock matrix. The entire piece has a wonderful old antique patina on the surface, which is one of the most desirable aspects of Michigan Coppers. While this native element is known from thousands of localities around the world, specimens like those from Michigan will always be ranked among the best in the world. Priced at $1,250 in the inventory. From the worldwide mineral collection of Albert Lewis Kidwell (January 1, 1919 - August 16, 2008). Al was a well-known mineral collector and research geologist with Carter Oil Company and later Exxon Oil Company in Houston, Texas. The phosphate species Kidwellite was named in his honor in 1974.