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Coppernite
Coppernite

Coppernite

Coppernite

A species of Igneous, Also known as Nuummite

There's a lot of debate on the origin of coppernite. It is often mistakenly sold to people as Nuummite, though there is a theory that this material is actually black galaxy granite quarried predominantly in India, which features golden flecks over solid black.

Hardness
Hardness:

5.5 - 6

Density
Density:

2.55 - 3.4 g/cm³

General Info About Coppernite

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Physical Properties of Coppernite

Texture
Phaneritic
Colors
Black and dark brown with bronze flecks
Magnetism
Potentially Magnetic
Grain Size
Coarse grained
Hardness
5.5 - 6 , Hard
Density
2.55 - 3.4 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Rarity
Uncommon

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