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Datolite nodule pair (Robert Nowakowski Coll.)
- Mesnard Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan
- Thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.1 x 0.7 cm (largest) (2 Pieces)
- Start Time: 05/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/06/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A showy and excellent sawed and polished datolite nodule pair from the famous Mesnard Mine of Michigan"s Copper Country. The slices have high luster, a nice porcelaineous texture ;and the rare yellow interior with red stringers and red around the rind are the result of copper inclusions. Yellow and red are THE most desirable colors for Michigan datolite nodules. Quality is off the charts. Ex Robert Nowakowski Collection.