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Mineralogy and geology*
Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
Common Associations

Mineralogy and Geology of Copper

Copper is a “native element,” one that forms a natural substance without being bonded to other elements (silver and gold are also native elements). Copper is thought to be the first element to be smelted (separated by heating to melting point) from ore by humans.

Mineral formula: Cu

Crystal system: Isometric

Crystal habit: Cubes, dodecahedra, and as tetrahexahedra; rarely as octahedra and complex combinations. Filiform, herringbone, arborescent, wires and massive.

Cleavage: None

Fracture: Hackly

Color: Copper-red; tarnishes to black or green when exposed to air

Luster: Metallic

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Moh’s scale hardness: 2 ½ - 3

Streak: Copper-red

Specific gravity: 8.94 – 8.95

Named after: the Greek word kyprios, meaning “of Cyprus,” the location of ancient copper mines; in Latin cuprum.

Geological occurrence: In the oxidation zone above sulfide copper deposits, basalts, and sedimentary rocks (Red Bed deposits), rarely in meteorites.

Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Crystal energy experts say that copper is energizing, stabilizing, and grounding. It supports initiative, optimism, independence and lack of bias. Copper harmonizes the physical and astral bodies. It is especially useful when working with the basal and sacral chakras, supporting the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire and vitality. Because it is an excellent transmitter of electrical energy, copper can magnify energy transfer from other crystals to the body.

Common Associations