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Silver in Calcite with Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Silver in Calcite with Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver in Calcite with Epidote from Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 33633
Mineral:Silver in Calcite with Epidote
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Dendritic crystals of native (naturally occurring) silver with dark tarnished patina embedded in white calcite matrix. The bottom shows traces of yellow-green epidote - a sign that this originated in Michigan. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #036
Overall Size:3.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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