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In the ground. It is a metal that must be dug up and processed or purified to be of any use like gold or silver or zinc. They dig up metals like copper in Mines.

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Is copper found in nature or is it man made?

it is fount in nature.


Why copper is usually found in nature as copper sulfide?

because copper sulphite contains the atoms of copper.


In what form is copper found in nature?

Copper is commonly found in nature in the form of sulfide ores, such as chalcopyrite, bornite, and chalcocite. It can also be found in the form of oxides, carbonates, and native copper, which occurs as pure copper metal in its natural state.


What are some examples of green copper minerals commonly found in nature?

Some examples of green copper minerals commonly found in nature include malachite, azurite, and chrysocolla.


Can copper be found uncombined with other elements?

Yes, copper can be found uncombined in its pure form in nature. This is known as native copper and is commonly found in regions where copper deposits have formed, such as in certain sedimentary rocks.


How is co found in nature and were is it found?

Copper is found as Copper ore in rocks. Incorrect! Co is the symbol for cobalt, not copper. Copper is Cu. The greatest reserves of cobalt is found in Africa, mostly Zambia and The Congo. The form found is in various ores such as cobaltite.


In nature copper usually exists as?

In nature, copper usually exists as copper minerals such as chalcopyrite, bornite, and malachite, or in its metallic form. It is commonly found in ores and can also be found in small amounts in rocks, soil, and water.


What form is copper most commonly found in?

It is most often found in the carbonate mineral malachite.


What type of rock is copper?

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Is copper a compound or a solution?

No, copper is not a chemical compound. Its a chemical element.A chemical element is a substance made up of atoms of only one type. IE: Copper. Or hydrogen. Or Helium. Or Lithium... (there are ninety two naturally occurring elements, and several more man made ones)


Is copper pure form?

No, copper is typically not found in its pure form in nature. It is usually found in combination with other elements in ores, which must be processed to extract the pure copper metal.


What three metals can be found in their native form of nature?

Copper, silver, and gold.