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DESCRIPTION:
Native copper in delicate, branching and skeletal form rising from a white quartz matrix — strong visual contrast with natural green oxidation and a striking, freestanding structure.
Locality not specified. Native copper of this style commonly forms in hydrothermal environments, where copper crystallizes within or alongside quartz, producing intricate, open-growth structures over time.
Specimen-grade native copper is highly sought after when it exhibits natural sculptural form rather than massive habit. Pieces with elevated, three-dimensional growth and minimal damage are especially desirable for display and collection.
Weight: 9.247 grams
Copper has a density of ~8.96 g/cm³, while quartz is ~2.65 g/cm³ — meaning the metallic copper contributes a solid, noticeable heft relative to the surrounding matrix.
