Chalcopyrite Crystals Meanings and Properties
Alternative Names: Peacock Ore
Mineral Information
Origin: Worldwide
Mineral Species: Chalcopyrite
Mineral Group: Sulphides
Chemical Formula: CuFeS2
Hardness: 3.5-4
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Colour: Brassy gold, iridescent when tarnished
Typical Appearance: Broken or polished surfaces initially appear brassy yellow, but may later form an iridescent tarnish, and it is therefore sometimes referred to as “peacock ore” – a name more correctly attributed to bornite, which has a similar characteristic.
Esoteric Information
Birthstone: Capricorn
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus
Element: None
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