| Delaware Mine Delaware, MI US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 10:11:59 PM Viewed 3614 times |
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| The link for the travel channel's page is broken. Much of the info comes from Bill Reynolds, a columnist with Rock and Gem Magazine. Here is what the link used to say: "Location #10: Delaware Mine
General description:
The mine is one of the better locations to find dalotite nodules. Datolite is It is associated with copper at this location and is found in porcelain-like masses and nodules. The nodules are various colors and can be cut and polished.
The chemical composition is CaBSiO4(OH), Calcium Boron Silicate Hydroxide.
Handy to bring along: 1. Hand tools 2. Handy pick and maul 3. Rock bag Helpful notes to newcomers: Tours are available of this historic under ground mine dating back to 1847-87. Eight million pounds of Copper were removed from the five shafts that reached a depth of 1400 feet with ten various levels. For further information, Contact us: Delaware Copper Mine (906) 289-4688 www.copperharbor.org/site_files/del_mine/del_mine.html" | From the old link: "How to get there: U.S. 41 just Twelve Miles South of Copper Harbor" |