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Halfbreed

Colour:Copper red and silver ...
Name:"Halfbreed" is derogatory American slang for a person whose parents are Caucasian and Amerindian. The insolubility of Silver and copper produce rare specimens containing white native silver and red copper


The insolubility of Copper and Silver produce specimens containing good examples of both minerals, often in epitaxi. Copper on Silver is more rare than Silver on Copper. Although halfbreed nuggets are more common, many on the market are produced in stamp mills or ball mills

Classification of Halfbreed

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Physical Properties of Halfbreed

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Copper red and silver white
Fracture:Hackly

Other Information

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    Localities for Halfbreed

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    • Michigan
      • Houghton Co.
        • Calumet
    		Mineralogy of Michigan (2004) Heinrich & Robinson
        • Hancock
        • Kearsarge
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      • Keweenaw Co.
        • Phoenix
    		Mineralogy of Michigan (2004) Heinrich & Robinson
      • Ontonagon Co.
        • Mass City
          • Mass Consolidated Mine
        • Rockland
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