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Silver and Copper with Epidote from South Kearsarge Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Silver and Copper with Epidote from South Kearsarge Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver and Copper with Epidote from South Kearsarge Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 29386
Mineral:Silver and Copper with Epidote
Locality:South Kearsarge Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Genuine specimen of native (natural) silver with copper on matrix with green epidote crystals in basalt matrix. The silver is crudely crystallized. Most half-breed specimens (silver+copper) are mill byproducts - this one is genuine. Ex. John Durkos collection #1186
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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