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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Native copper

✦ The Conductor Metal ✦

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Crystal lore: 🌿 Healing🌊 Calm🌳 Grounding🎨 Creativity

Cu

Mineral (as opposed to the chemical element).

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Native copper specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2.5 – 3
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A copper coin scratches it.

⚖ Density8.4 – 8.6 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Cubic✨ metallic lustre
Chemical formulaCu
ElementsCu
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness2.5 – 3
Density8.4 – 8.6 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
Lustermetallic lustre
IMA symbolCu
Nickel–Strunz class1.AA.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5 – 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Native copper is linked to energy flow and vitality.

Traditional uses
energy flow, vitality, balance
Chakra
Root Sacral
Zodiac
♉Taurus ♐Sagittarius
Element
🔥Fire

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

TourmalineBoth carry the theme of balance, so together they're thought to reinforce it. AmberA natural partner for vitality; Amber also adds warmth. RubyPaired in tradition for vitality, with Ruby bringing passion as well. Snowflake ObsidianBoth carry the theme of balance, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies copper's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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