How is copper carbonate formed in nature

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Copper carbonate is formed through a multi-step reaction involving copper, water, carbon dioxide, and oxygen. The initial reaction involves the oxidation of copper to form copper oxide, which subsequently reacts with water and carbon dioxide to produce copper carbonate and copper hydroxide. This process is well-documented in chemical literature, although specific mechanisms may vary. The overall reaction can be summarized as: 2 Cu (s) + H2O (g) + CO2 + O2 → Cu(OH)2 + CuCO3 (s).

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i read on wikipedia that
2 Cu (s) + H2O (g) + CO2 + O2 → Cu(OH)2 + CuCO3 (s)

although doesn't the copper form copper oxide first? and then the copper oxide reacts with water and CO2 to form copper carbonate and copper hydroxide?
 
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Wikipedia gives just the overall reaction equation. No idea about exact mechanism, although I would be surprised if it would be not researched to death. Sorry, I have no access to literature so I can't check it.
 

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