$30.00
Authentic 1.25-inch Mohawkite specimen from Michigan’s historic Mohawk Mine—an uncommon copper-silver-arsenide mineral displaying brilliant metallic luster and intricate veining. Ideal for collectors of rare native copper minerals and Great Lakes mining history.
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Mohawkite is a rare copper arsenide mineral (Cu₃As) that forms as a secondary product in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula copper lodes. It often contains natural silver inclusions and quartz, creating a striking contrast of golden-brass, silvery, and bluish tones. Discovered in the late 1800s within the Mohawk Mine, this mineral is unique to the Upper Peninsula’s Precambrian basalt deposits—making it a true geological rarity.
Named after the Mohawk Mine near Keweenaw County, Mohawkite became prized among mineralogists and collectors for its unusual metallic brilliance and its representation of Michigan’s copper boom era. Pieces like this 1.25-inch specimen were once used in jewelry and polished cabochons that symbolized the region’s industrial heritage.
Collectors value Mohawkite for its limited locality and complex chemistry, while metaphysical enthusiasts associate it with transformation and grounding—believed to balance energies of creation and protection through its copper–silver interplay.
Handle Mohawkite carefully and wash hands after contact, as it contains trace arsenides (safe when intact). Avoid prolonged moisture exposure; store in a dry display case to preserve its natural sheen.
Each piece is unique—no two specimens share the same veining or metallic patterning.
| Weight | 3 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × .50 × 1.25 in |
