Native Silver. North Kearsarge Mine, Kearsarge, Calumet Township, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA. 8.4 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm (3.30 x 2....

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Native Silver
North Kearsarge Mine, Kearsarge, Calumet Township, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
8.4 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm (3.30 x 2.03 x 1.27 in)

Through a splendid combination of color and texture, this piece highlights and flaunts the lustrous charm of this Silver specimen, a great example from the lesser-known North Kearsarge Mine. The intense metallic luster and amorphous texture give the Silver deposits a brilliance that is unmatched by any other metal or mineral species. The additional minerals in the matrix, such as the Copper, Malachite, and Calcite, contribute vibrant hues of blue, green, and bronze that contrast against the Silver, and give the overall specimen a colorful appearance that is unexpected for the locality.

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