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Silver and Copper from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

 
Silver and Copper from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

Silver and Copper from Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 58340
Mineral:Silver and Copper
Locality:Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan
Description:White-metallic native silver intermixed with reddish-metallic native copper with minor translucent quartz. This specimen has high silver content. These silver-copper combination specimens are called half-breeds by local collectors.
Overall Size:27x22x16 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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