Veins on the Superior Lakeshore
Veins on the Superior Lakeshore
Lake Superior Shoreviewer
Veins are obvious mineralization features, especially at the shoreline. Calcite, white and reflective of the sun, shows up even through a few meters of water, and deep fissures show up as dark lineations. These were early sites to find natural treasures because copper and brightly colored minerals like chrysocolla were found in the Keweenaw, with the Green Rock being the best known.