Native Copper (34g) — Openwork Branching | Hubei, China
Chinese Native Copper specimen from Hubei with an upright, branching formation, clustered crystalline growths, and bright copper-red metallic luster; approx. 22g / 1.8 × 1.4 × 0.5 in.
Country of Origin | China
Couldn't load pickup availability
Estimated Delivery: …
What's included in your order?
30-Days Returns
Ethically Curated
Authentic Minerals
Native Copper (34g) — Openwork Branching | Hubei, China
Native Copper (34g) — Openwork Branching, China
Copper connects. Intention directs. Action transforms
This Native Copper specimen from Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China, features an intricate openwork formation with interconnected branching growth and bright copper-red metallic luster. Weighing 34g and measuring approximately 2 × 2 × 0.4 inches, this miniature specimen forms an irregular, almost circular arrangement of copper with prominent openings through its structure. Its broad upper formation and narrower lower growth create a distinctive sculptural silhouette.
The specimen displays a network of branching copper with irregular cavities, granular crystalline textures, and reflective metallic surfaces. The upper portion extends outward into interconnected projections, while the lower growth forms a more compact structure with smaller openings. Bright copper-red highlights contrast with deeper reddish-brown areas, and the reverse reveals additional branching details and darker metallic surfaces.
Native Copper is naturally occurring elemental copper (Cu), recognized for its distinctive reddish color, metallic luster, and complex crystalline growth habits. This specimen comes from the historic Fengjiashan mining locality, known for its diverse copper-bearing mineral assemblages and unusual collector specimens. It is presented in a large protective perky box, allowing its intricate openwork structure to be viewed from multiple angles.
Specimen Details
- Material: Native Copper (Cu)
- Locality: Fengjiashan Mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China
- Formation: Arborescent and branching native copper growth with interconnected openwork structures
- Features: Irregular circular silhouette, prominent open cavities, branching crystalline projections, textured metallic surfaces
- Color: Bright copper-red to reddish brown with darker metallic areas
- Finish: Naturally textured metallic surface
- Size: Approx. 2 × 2 × 0.4 in.
- Specimen Size: Small Cabinet Specimen
- Specimen Weight: 34g / approx. 1.20 oz
- With Perky: Approx. 3 × 3 × 3 in. / 88g total
- Display: Large perky specimen box with clear protective cover
- Selection: One-of-a-kind; exact specimen shown
Geological Notes
The Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China, is part of the historic Daye copper mining region. The deposit is classified as a copper-iron skarn, formed through interactions between intrusive igneous rocks and carbonate-rich host rocks. Hydrothermal processes introduced mineral-bearing fluids into the surrounding geological environment, contributing to the development of copper-rich mineralized zones and a diverse assemblage of minerals.
Fengjiashan is particularly significant among mineral collectors as the type locality for hubeite, a calcium-manganese-iron silicate mineral first described from this deposit. The mine is also known for copper-bearing minerals including native copper, cuprite, and delafossite. These mineral associations reflect the geological diversity of the locality, although additional minerals have not been identified on this particular specimen.
Native Copper belongs to the native element mineral class and crystallizes in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, with a hardness of approximately 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale. Although copper can develop recognizable geometric crystals, it frequently occurs in branching, arborescent, and dendritic formations. This specimen illustrates that natural variation through its interconnected metallic growths, irregular openings, and intricate openwork structure.
Mystic Parcel Notes
One of the things I find most fascinating about Native Copper is how its natural formations spark the imagination. Much like watching clouds and discovering recognizable figures in their shapes, our eyes begin to interpret copper's branching structures as something familiar. In this particular specimen, I see a bonsai tree, with its intricate branches forming a broad, open canopy above a compact trunk. The irregular openings and sculptural growth suggest the carefully shaped appearance of a miniature tree, although the formation is entirely natural.
Copper holds a special place in Mystic Parcel's philosophy of intentional living because I do not associate it with any single intention. As an exceptional physical conductor of electricity and heat, copper offers a meaningful symbolic connection to the idea of carrying and directing intention. I think of copper as a conduit for all intentions, representing the connection between our conscious purpose and the attention and actions we bring to it. Its role is not to define an intention but to symbolize the movement and connection through which we work toward it.
For intention buyers, this specimen can serve as a visual reminder of creativity, connection, and the conscious direction of personal intentions. Its bonsai-like silhouette also offers an opportunity to reflect on patience, growth, and the intentional shaping of our lives. For collectors, its Fengjiashan locality, interconnected branching structure, and distinctive openwork formation make it an interesting miniature specimen for close observation and display.
What you'll receive
- One (1) Native Copper specimen from Fengjiashan Mine, Hubei, China — exact specimen shown
- One (1) large perky specimen box with clear protective cover, approx. 3 × 3 × 3 inches
- Mystic Parcel specimen identification card
How to use
- Display in its protective perky box as part of a Curio Cabinet, mineral collection, bookshelf, or personal workspace.
- Position where indirect light can highlight the reflective copper surfaces and intricate openwork structure.
- Observe from different angles to discover recognizable figures suggested by its natural branching growth.
- Use as a symbolic focal point for creative reflection, meditation, or setting personal intentions.
- Pair with other native element specimens or copper-bearing minerals for comparative collection and display.
Care
- Keep the specimen secured inside its protective perky box when possible to protect its delicate branching projections.
- Avoid prolonged humidity, water exposure, and damp storage conditions.
- Dust very gently with a soft, dry brush if necessary, avoiding pressure on delicate crystalline edges.
- Do not use salt, acids, abrasive cleaners, or polishing compounds.
- Native Copper may naturally darken or develop surface patina over time as it reacts with its environment.
Notes: This is a natural, one-of-a-kind mineral specimen with irregular crystalline growth, open cavities, varied metallic textures, and possible natural contact points. The specimen is shown secured within its perky box using visible mounting material. Photos show the exact specimen you will receive. Crystal and intention practices are symbolic and personal and are not substitutes for professional advice.
To explore copper's symbolic role as a conduit for intention, discover how this remarkable native element connects to the philosophy of Mystic Parcel in our article, Copper and Intentional Living.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Native Copper (Cu) |
| Locality | Fengjiashan Mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China |
| Formation | Intricate arborescent native copper structure |
| Dimensions | Approximately 2 × 2 × 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 34g / approximately 1.20 oz |
| Display Size | Approximately 3 × 3 × 3 inches (with protective Perky box) |
| Total Weight (with Perky box) | Approximately 88g |
| Specimen Type | Small Cabinet Specimen |
| Material | Description |
|---|---|
| Native Copper | Uniquely colored reddish metallic element exhibiting intricate arborescent growth patterns |
| Display Box | Sturdy medium-sized perky box featuring a clear protective cover, perfect for displaying the specimen |
The Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China, is part of the historic Daye copper mining region. The deposit is classified as a copper-iron skarn, formed through interactions between intrusive igneous rocks and carbonate-rich host rocks. Hydrothermal processes introduced mineral-bearing fluids into the surrounding geological environment, contributing to the development of copper-rich mineralized zones.
Fengjiashan is particularly significant among mineral collectors as the type locality for hubeite, a calcium-manganese-iron silicate mineral first described from this deposit. The mine is also known for copper-bearing minerals including native copper, cuprite, and delafossite. These mineral associations illustrate the geological diversity of the locality, although additional minerals have not been identified on this particular specimen.
Native Copper belongs to the native element mineral class and crystallizes in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, with a hardness of approximately 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale. Its crystalline growth may produce recognizable geometric forms, but it can also develop branching, arborescent, and dendritic structures. This specimen displays that natural variation through its upright growth, interconnected copper masses, and irregular outward-projecting branches.
One of the things I find most fascinating about Native Copper is how its natural formations spark the imagination. Much like watching clouds and discovering recognizable figures in their shapes, our eyes begin to interpret copper's branching structures as something familiar. In this particular specimen, I see a bonsai tree, with its intricate branches forming a broad, open canopy above a compact trunk. The irregular openings and sculptural growth suggest the carefully shaped appearance of a miniature tree, although the formation is entirely natural.
Copper holds a special place in Mystic Parcel's philosophy of intentional living because I do not associate it with any single intention. As an exceptional physical conductor of electricity and heat, copper offers a meaningful symbolic connection to the idea of carrying and directing intention. I think of copper as a conduit for all intentions, representing the connection between our conscious purpose and the attention and actions we bring to it. Its role is not to define an intention but to symbolize the movement and connection through which we work toward it.
For intention buyers, this specimen can serve as a visual reminder of creativity, connection, and the conscious direction of personal intentions. Its bonsai-like silhouette also offers an opportunity to reflect on patience, growth, and the intentional shaping of our lives. For collectors, its Fengjiashan locality, interconnected branching structure, and distinctive openwork formation make it an interesting miniature specimen for close observation and display.
Native Copper (34g) — Openwork Branching, China
Copper connects. Intention directs. Action transforms
This Native Copper specimen from Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China, features an intricate openwork formation with interconnected branching growth and bright copper-red metallic luster. Weighing 34g and measuring approximately 2 × 2 × 0.4 inches, this miniature specimen forms an irregular, almost circular arrangement of copper with prominent openings through its structure. Its broad upper formation and narrower lower growth create a distinctive sculptural silhouette.
The specimen displays a network of branching copper with irregular cavities, granular crystalline textures, and reflective metallic surfaces. The upper portion extends outward into interconnected projections, while the lower growth forms a more compact structure with smaller openings. Bright copper-red highlights contrast with deeper reddish-brown areas, and the reverse reveals additional branching details and darker metallic surfaces.
Native Copper is naturally occurring elemental copper (Cu), recognized for its distinctive reddish color, metallic luster, and complex crystalline growth habits. This specimen comes from the historic Fengjiashan mining locality, known for its diverse copper-bearing mineral assemblages and unusual collector specimens. It is presented in a large protective perky box, allowing its intricate openwork structure to be viewed from multiple angles.
Specimen Details
- Material: Native Copper (Cu)
- Locality: Fengjiashan Mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China
- Formation: Arborescent and branching native copper growth with interconnected openwork structures
- Features: Irregular circular silhouette, prominent open cavities, branching crystalline projections, textured metallic surfaces
- Color: Bright copper-red to reddish brown with darker metallic areas
- Finish: Naturally textured metallic surface
- Size: Approx. 2 × 2 × 0.4 in.
- Specimen Size: Small Cabinet Specimen
- Specimen Weight: 34g / approx. 1.20 oz
- With Perky: Approx. 3 × 3 × 3 in. / 88g total
- Display: Large perky specimen box with clear protective cover
- Selection: One-of-a-kind; exact specimen shown
Geological Notes
The Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China, is part of the historic Daye copper mining region. The deposit is classified as a copper-iron skarn, formed through interactions between intrusive igneous rocks and carbonate-rich host rocks. Hydrothermal processes introduced mineral-bearing fluids into the surrounding geological environment, contributing to the development of copper-rich mineralized zones and a diverse assemblage of minerals.
Fengjiashan is particularly significant among mineral collectors as the type locality for hubeite, a calcium-manganese-iron silicate mineral first described from this deposit. The mine is also known for copper-bearing minerals including native copper, cuprite, and delafossite. These mineral associations reflect the geological diversity of the locality, although additional minerals have not been identified on this particular specimen.
Native Copper belongs to the native element mineral class and crystallizes in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, with a hardness of approximately 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale. Although copper can develop recognizable geometric crystals, it frequently occurs in branching, arborescent, and dendritic formations. This specimen illustrates that natural variation through its interconnected metallic growths, irregular openings, and intricate openwork structure.
Mystic Parcel Notes
One of the things I find most fascinating about Native Copper is how its natural formations spark the imagination. Much like watching clouds and discovering recognizable figures in their shapes, our eyes begin to interpret copper's branching structures as something familiar. In this particular specimen, I see a bonsai tree, with its intricate branches forming a broad, open canopy above a compact trunk. The irregular openings and sculptural growth suggest the carefully shaped appearance of a miniature tree, although the formation is entirely natural.
Copper holds a special place in Mystic Parcel's philosophy of intentional living because I do not associate it with any single intention. As an exceptional physical conductor of electricity and heat, copper offers a meaningful symbolic connection to the idea of carrying and directing intention. I think of copper as a conduit for all intentions, representing the connection between our conscious purpose and the attention and actions we bring to it. Its role is not to define an intention but to symbolize the movement and connection through which we work toward it.
For intention buyers, this specimen can serve as a visual reminder of creativity, connection, and the conscious direction of personal intentions. Its bonsai-like silhouette also offers an opportunity to reflect on patience, growth, and the intentional shaping of our lives. For collectors, its Fengjiashan locality, interconnected branching structure, and distinctive openwork formation make it an interesting miniature specimen for close observation and display.
What you'll receive
- One (1) Native Copper specimen from Fengjiashan Mine, Hubei, China — exact specimen shown
- One (1) large perky specimen box with clear protective cover, approx. 3 × 3 × 3 inches
- Mystic Parcel specimen identification card
How to use
- Display in its protective perky box as part of a Curio Cabinet, mineral collection, bookshelf, or personal workspace.
- Position where indirect light can highlight the reflective copper surfaces and intricate openwork structure.
- Observe from different angles to discover recognizable figures suggested by its natural branching growth.
- Use as a symbolic focal point for creative reflection, meditation, or setting personal intentions.
- Pair with other native element specimens or copper-bearing minerals for comparative collection and display.
Care
- Keep the specimen secured inside its protective perky box when possible to protect its delicate branching projections.
- Avoid prolonged humidity, water exposure, and damp storage conditions.
- Dust very gently with a soft, dry brush if necessary, avoiding pressure on delicate crystalline edges.
- Do not use salt, acids, abrasive cleaners, or polishing compounds.
- Native Copper may naturally darken or develop surface patina over time as it reacts with its environment.
Notes: This is a natural, one-of-a-kind mineral specimen with irregular crystalline growth, open cavities, varied metallic textures, and possible natural contact points. The specimen is shown secured within its perky box using visible mounting material. Photos show the exact specimen you will receive. Crystal and intention practices are symbolic and personal and are not substitutes for professional advice.
To explore copper's symbolic role as a conduit for intention, discover how this remarkable native element connects to the philosophy of Mystic Parcel in our article, Copper and Intentional Living.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Native Copper (Cu) |
| Locality | Fengjiashan Mine, Daye County, Huangshi, Hubei Province, China |
| Formation | Intricate arborescent native copper structure |
| Dimensions | Approximately 2 × 2 × 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 34g / approximately 1.20 oz |
| Display Size | Approximately 3 × 3 × 3 inches (with protective Perky box) |
| Total Weight (with Perky box) | Approximately 88g |
| Specimen Type | Small Cabinet Specimen |
| Material | Description |
|---|---|
| Native Copper | Uniquely colored reddish metallic element exhibiting intricate arborescent growth patterns |
| Display Box | Sturdy medium-sized perky box featuring a clear protective cover, perfect for displaying the specimen |
The Fengjiashan Mine in Hubei Province, China, is part of the historic Daye copper mining region. The deposit is classified as a copper-iron skarn, formed through interactions between intrusive igneous rocks and carbonate-rich host rocks. Hydrothermal processes introduced mineral-bearing fluids into the surrounding geological environment, contributing to the development of copper-rich mineralized zones.
Fengjiashan is particularly significant among mineral collectors as the type locality for hubeite, a calcium-manganese-iron silicate mineral first described from this deposit. The mine is also known for copper-bearing minerals including native copper, cuprite, and delafossite. These mineral associations illustrate the geological diversity of the locality, although additional minerals have not been identified on this particular specimen.
Native Copper belongs to the native element mineral class and crystallizes in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, with a hardness of approximately 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale. Its crystalline growth may produce recognizable geometric forms, but it can also develop branching, arborescent, and dendritic structures. This specimen displays that natural variation through its upright growth, interconnected copper masses, and irregular outward-projecting branches.
One of the things I find most fascinating about Native Copper is how its natural formations spark the imagination. Much like watching clouds and discovering recognizable figures in their shapes, our eyes begin to interpret copper's branching structures as something familiar. In this particular specimen, I see a bonsai tree, with its intricate branches forming a broad, open canopy above a compact trunk. The irregular openings and sculptural growth suggest the carefully shaped appearance of a miniature tree, although the formation is entirely natural.
Copper holds a special place in Mystic Parcel's philosophy of intentional living because I do not associate it with any single intention. As an exceptional physical conductor of electricity and heat, copper offers a meaningful symbolic connection to the idea of carrying and directing intention. I think of copper as a conduit for all intentions, representing the connection between our conscious purpose and the attention and actions we bring to it. Its role is not to define an intention but to symbolize the movement and connection through which we work toward it.
For intention buyers, this specimen can serve as a visual reminder of creativity, connection, and the conscious direction of personal intentions. Its bonsai-like silhouette also offers an opportunity to reflect on patience, growth, and the intentional shaping of our lives. For collectors, its Fengjiashan locality, interconnected branching structure, and distinctive openwork formation make it an interesting miniature specimen for close observation and display.
