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Silver on Calcite

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Silver on calcite, 5 cm, from the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan.

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SpeciesSilver, Calcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Keweenaw Peninsula
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 76
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Silver
Mineral guide
Learn about Silver
native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
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Regional guide
Silver from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA
from Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan — native Ag with arborescent and herringbone forms, brilliant sheen, and copper-rich locality appeal for collectors.
Locality guide
Keweenaw Peninsula
A collector's guide to Keweenaw Peninsula, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 209 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.