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The Science Museum of Minnesota

Rainbow Copper Necklace

Regular price $79.99 USD
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This necklace features a pendant made from natural copper with a rainbow patina, highlighting the metal’s ability to oxidize and form colorful surface patterns. Copper’s metallic luster and ductility make it a popular material for jewelry and scientific demonstration.

Details:

  • Material: Natural copper with rainbow patina
  • Pendant: Single piece, polished to highlight surface colors
  • Appearance: Iridescent metallic hues ranging from reds and oranges to blues and purples
  • Formation of Material: Copper forms in hydrothermal veins or secondary enrichment zones; surface oxidation creates natural rainbow coloration
  • Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 2.5–3; metallic luster; malleable and ductile
  • Educational Value: Demonstrates native metal formation, oxidation processes, and color changes due to surface chemistry

This rainbow copper pendant necklace combines geological interest with wearable art, showcasing the natural properties of copper.