Chalcopyrite is the same chemical formula as Pyrite, but with added Copper. It has a bright, brassy colour compared to Pyrite which tends to be more dull, and is often acid treated to form the colourful crystals sold as 'Peacock Ore'.
Alternative Names | Peacock Ore |
Colour | Metallic, Gold |
Hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
Crystal system | Tetragonal |
Streak | Greenish Black |
Lustre | Metallic |
Main Locations | UK, China, Romania, Mexico, USA |
Chakra | Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root |
Zodiac | Capricorn |
Numerology | 9 |
Planetary | Venus |
Element | Spirit |
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