Native copper

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Native copper

Native copper

Cu

Mineral (as opposed to the chemical element)

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu
Group
Elements
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
2,75
Color
Pink
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
8,5 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
Fm-3m
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
1.AA.05
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Cu
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Cyprus

Source: Wikidata

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