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Silver (arborescent crystal formation) from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

 
Silver (arborescent crystal formation) from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver (arborescent crystal formation) from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 64368
Mineral:Silver (arborescent crystal formation)
Locality:White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Description:Arborescent formation of native silver crystals with textured surfaces on the crystal faces. The silver crystals have bright metallic luster, but will tarnish over time caused by sulfur in the atmosphere, and will require periodic cleaning. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:31x14x5 mm
Crystals:1-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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