Copper Ore look-alikes
Native Copper with Malachite/Azurite
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Copper Ore. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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CuFeS2
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Cu2S
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Cu2O
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