Exotic-Cu deposits often form in the vicinity of the parental porphyry system due to the lateral migration of Cu-bearing fluids. Mineralisation in this type of deposit comprises different species of copper minerals and mineraloids broadly defined as green- and black-copper ores. The analysis and subsequent definition of Cu-bearing minerals from exotic-Cu deposits is extremely complex due to the fine scaled textures and compositional variation. This is particularly true for so-called "black-copper" minerals. The QEMSCAN analysis of a large suite of samples from such deposits has enabled a detailed list of definitions encompassing the variability of both Cu-wad and Cu-pitch, specifically related to the Mn concentrations, as well as numerous sub-ordinate elements such as Mg, Al, Fe, Si, P, Ca, P, CI, and S. The confirmation of these definitions has enabled the correlation between physical ore characteristics (i.e. colour and texture) with known mineralogy. In addition, QEMSCAN analyses of exotic-Cu deposits yield more accurate and precise Cu-mineralogy and Cu-deportment, which is especially relevant to plant mineral processing samples.