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Silver and Copper, var. Halfbreed from Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

 
Silver and Copper, var. Halfbreed from Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver and Copper, var. Halfbreed from Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

Silver and Copper, var. Halfbreed from Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan

DESCRIPTION:No. 37988
Mineral:Silver and Copper, var. Halfbreed
Locality:Calumet Mine, Houghton County, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Large mass of native silver on one edge of a native copper nugget. Local minerals refer to these as halfbreeds because both metals are present.
Overall Size:6x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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