Iridescent Covellite is highly valued by collectors for its blue and purple metallic tones. It is a very soft mineral, and it was named in 1832 after its discoverer, Niccolo Covelli who found in on Mt Vesuvius.
Alternative Names | N/A |
Colour | Blue, Purple |
Hardness | 1.5 - 2 |
Crystal system | Hexagonal |
Streak | Black, Gray |
Lustre | Metallic |
Main Locations | Italy, Germany |
Chakra | Third Eye |
Zodiac | Sagittarius |
Numerology | 4 |
Planetary | Neptune |
Element | Spirit |