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Silver, Quartz

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A sculptural, old-time specimen from the famous Copper Country of Michigan. Crudely crystallized to hackly acanthite-coated silver richly protrudes from both sides of the massive, milky quartz matrix. The silver "feathers" at the top of the piece are classic Michigan silver forms. Old and excellent material from the N.A. Wintringham Collection. Weighs 130 grams.

Product details

SpeciesSilver, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.1 x 6.0 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Keweenaw Peninsula

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
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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.