Copper Jewelry

Copper has long been associated with the planet Venus. Since Libra, the Balancer, is ruled by Venus, Copper is thought to have a balancing and stabilizing effect wherever it is placed. Since Venus is also the Goddess of Love, it's thought to be a powerful love charm.

Western Astrology believes Venus rules Taurus and Libra, therefore Copper is the metal associated with Taureans and Librans.

Copper was an important part of the Bronze Age, as Copper, alloyed with Tin, makes Bronze. Brass, on the other hand, is Copper, alloyed with Zinc.

American Indians of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, were the first to discover some of the richest copper mines in the world and are known for making copper into jewelry and tools.

Healing Properties: Copper is thought to be strongly helpful to those suffering from arthritis. A pain-reliever, soother and conductor of healing energies.

Scientific Properties: Composed of the metallic element, Copper.

Identified by the color and malleability (easily shaped). The specific gravity is 8.9, making it almost 9 times heavier than water.

Most commonly found near bright blue/green stains, called copper blooms. It is often found as cubes, though sometimes as sheets and wires. All copper minerals are brightly colored, usually green or blue.

Michigan is an important locale for native Copper. Other notable localities include Arizona, Chile, France and England. Hardness: 2.5 - 3.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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