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Silver with Copper (var. Halfbreed) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Silver with Copper (var. Halfbreed) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver with Copper (var. Halfbreed) from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 30231
Mineral:Silver with Copper (var. Halfbreed)
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Rich specimen of native silver with minor amounts of native copper. The silver is crudely crystallized with irregular crystal shapes throughout. Durkos acquired the specimen in 1970 when the Buckelew collection was dispersed by R. Hauck. Ex. John Durkos collection #633; ex. H. Buckelew
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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