{"product_id":"polished-native-copper-nugget-natural-specimen","title":"Polished Native Copper Nugget Natural Specimen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCopper is one of the few metals that occurs in nature in pure, native form rather than locked in ore. This nugget is solid native copper, tumbled smooth to bring out its warm reddish-bronze metallic shine, with patches of natural green patina where the surface has oxidized over time. The rounded, water-worn shape and the heft of solid metal make it an unusually tactile specimen. Each nugget is natural and one-of-a-kind, so the exact shape, color balance, and patina differ from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid native copper in pure metallic form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTumbled smooth with warm reddish-bronze shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural green patina patches from surface oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded, water-worn nugget shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoughly 2 to 3 inches, about 15 oz per piece and heavy for its size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually as one hand-picked nugget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe weight is the first thing people notice, since solid copper is dense, so the nugget feels substantial in a way that surprises. The warm metallic color and smooth form make it a tactile desk or shelf piece, and the green patina gives each one natural character rather than a uniform manufactured look. Copper has been worked by humans for roughly ten thousand years, so a native nugget carries real historical resonance for collectors, and its warm tone pairs well with wood, leather, and earth-toned interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis is native copper, the pure elemental metal (Cu), the same material used in wiring and coinage, but here in the natural nugget form it takes when it occurs in the ground. The green areas are natural copper patina (oxidation), the same process that turns copper roofs and statues green over time. Copper is relatively soft at around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale. Native copper is found in several regions, with Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula being the most famous historical source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper Usage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a soft dry cloth; the surface will naturally darken and develop more patina over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo keep it bright, polish occasionally with a copper cleaner; to keep the patina, leave it be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands after prolonged handling, as with any copper metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from moisture if you want to slow the natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay on a stand or dish where the weight is well supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSize, shape, and color may vary from the photos. Each Copper nugget is natural, so no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incense Pro","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":45284523573363,"sku":"INCPRO9019","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/4700\/4019\/files\/polished-native-copper-nugget-specimen.jpg?v=1785137145","url":"https:\/\/incensepro.com\/en-au\/products\/polished-native-copper-nugget-natural-specimen","provider":"Incense Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}