Twinned native copper - Bou Nahas Mine, Oumjrane, Morocco
Native copper whose crystallization exhibits a skeletal morphology characteristic of certain Bou Nahas coppers, with crystals twinned according to the spinel law. Green hues appear locally on the surface, corresponding to malachite resulting from the natural weathering of the copper.
The exceptional delicacy of the specimen as a whole—measuring nearly 4 cm in length and only a few millimeters thick—gives this piece a particularly unique presence in a display case.
3.8 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm
Highlights of this specimen:
- A particularly delicate and airy skeletal morphology.
- Flattened, elongated, and twinned copper crystals.
- Twinning according to the spinel law.
- Sporadic presence of malachite on the surface.
- A very beautiful miniature specimen, both technically and aesthetically impressive.
For your information:
The Bou Nahas mine is located in the Oumjrane copper district, in the province of Tinghir, within the Drâa-Tafilalet region in southeastern Morocco. This mine is particularly well-known among collectors for its native copper crystallizations, which can form highly spectacular dendritic or arborescent aggregates.
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Characteristics
- Mineral
- Native copper
- Size
- Miniature ( max. 5 cm)
- Origin (country)
- Morocco
- Special features
- Twinned crystals







