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Silver in Calcite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Silver in Calcite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver in Calcite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver in Calcite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver in Calcite from Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 56308
Mineral:Silver in Calcite
Locality:Copper Falls Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Translucent white calcite with many silver crystals exposed on the surfaces all around the specimen. The silver crystals are sharp and well formed. More silver could be exposed by dissolving the calcite in HCL.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-2.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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