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.
