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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 73583
Mineral:Silver and Copper var. Half-breed
Locality:Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Michigan
Description:Rounded nugget of native silver (naturally occurring silver) intermixed with native copper. This specimen is about 50% silver. These combination silver-copper specimens are called half-breeds by local collectors. Weight: 2.9 grams. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:14x10x7 mm
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