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Silver and Copper var. Half-breed from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Silver and Copper var. Half-breed from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver and Copper var. Half-breed from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 64977
Mineral:Silver and Copper var. Half-breed
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Distorted nugget of white-metallic native silver (naturally occurring silver) mixed with reddish-metallic native copper (naturally occurring copper). These silver-copper combinations are called Half-Breeds by local collectors.
Overall Size:17x13x4 mm
Crystals:
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