Name/Title
Native copperEntry/Object ID
2009.62.480Description
About Copper
Formula: Cu
Colour: Copper-red. Tarnishes to black or green in air.
Lustre: Metallic
Hardness: 2½ - 3
Specific Gravity: 8.94 - 8.95
Crystal System: Isometric
Member of: Copper Group
Name: From Greek "kyprios", of Cyprus, the location of ancient copper mines; Latin "cuprum".
Copper Group.
Copper was one of the first metals to be worked into implements and the first metal to be smelted from ores. Its excellent ductility and high conductivity assure its use in modern society.Location
Location
Shelf
CS-O-3Room
Curation StorageBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
StorageMoved By
Ian CunninghamDate
February 1, 2025