Copper

This specimen features an elongated crystallized copper from Cape D'Or. Cape D'Or, Nova Scotia, has long been recognized for its copper mineralization, valued by the Mi'kmaq people for thousands of years. The Colonial Copper Company mined the area from 1900 to 1907, but the veins proved unproductive. The region's Triassic basalt cliffs, formed by multiple lava flows, host the highest known copper concentrations around the Bay of Fundy. Though specimens are rarely found, Cape D'Or has yielded some very aesthetic crystallized copper pieces over the years. If you've ever wanted one of these hard-to-find coppers, now is a great chance to pick one up.

For more insights into collecting at this classic locality, read our blog article:
Collecting Copper Crystals at Cape D'Or, Nova Scotia