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Silver from Hope Bay Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada

 
Silver from Hope Bay Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada

Silver from Hope Bay Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 31029
Mineral:Silver
Locality:Hope Bay Mine, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Large specimen of gray matrix with several veins running through of calcite and native silver. The calcite has been etched away revealing herringbone, wire crystals of pure silver. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:10x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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