Copper Ore Slab - Raw Copper Stone, You Choose the Weight (RK25)

Copper ore slabs show the metal the way miners find it: threads of copper running through gray and pale green stone.

These are thin slabs, so the veins are visible across the face rather than buried in a lump, and each one makes a good desk or shelf piece for anyone who works with metal, electricity or geology. Pick the weight range that fits your space; heavier slabs are larger across, while all of them stay in the same thin profile. Because these are natural slabs, no two have the same vein pattern. Copper is traditionally used in crystal grids, so a slab can serve as a base or centerpiece, and it is an easy gift for an electrician or engineer.

About Copper Ore

Copper is one of the few metals found in native form, as nearly pure metal, though it more often occurs combined with other elements. Native copper typically forms irregular masses and fills fractures in rock, which is why it shows up as veins. The Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan holds the largest native copper deposits in the world.

Stone Meaning: Copper is traditionally associated with flow and connection.

Good to Know

• Exposed copper darkens over time and can develop a green coating; that is natural oxidation, not a defect.
• Native copper is soft, about 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, so the metal veins can scuff while the surrounding stone stays tougher.

Additional Details

• Stock photo; yours will be similar.
• Weights available: 50 to 100 g, 100 to 200 g, 200 to 300 g, 300 to 400 g, 400 to 500 g; about 7 to 10 mm thick.
• Sizes, colors and veining vary by piece.
• Contains copper minerals; keep dry, wash your hands after handling, and do not use in water or elixirs.

Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.