AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Michigan > Silver and Copper var. Halfbreed |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 43172 |
Mineral: | Silver and Copper var. Halfbreed |
Locality: | Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan |
Description: | Metallic native copper with a crystallized group of silver crystals along the top edge. Copper-silver combination specimens are called half-breeds by local miners and collectors. This specimen has well defined crystals and natural patina. |
Overall Size: | 4.5x3.5x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 0.5-7.0 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.