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Silver and Copper from Ridge Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon County, Michigan

 
Silver and Copper from Ridge Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver and Copper from Ridge Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver and Copper from Ridge Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Silver and Copper from Ridge Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon County, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 80924
Mineral:Silver and Copper
Locality:Ridge Mine, Mass City, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Description:Bright red-metallic native copper (naturally occurring copper), with three areas of native silver on the edges, and surface impressions after another mineral. In the past these were labeled as half-breeds or halfbreeds, a term that is no longer used. Ex. Miller #M1423; originally acquired from Red Metal Minerals
Overall Size:4x3.5x1.3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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