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Silver from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

 
Silver from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver from White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 74991
Mineral:Silver
Locality:White Pine Mine, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Description:Arborescent formation of native silver crystals (naturally occurring silver crystals) with no matrix. The silver crystals have bright metallic luster, but will tarnish over time caused by sulfur in the atmosphere, and will require periodic cleaning. Collected ca. 1990
Overall Size:14x12x4 mm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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