Peacock Ore (Chalcopyrite) - Mexico One look at the photos

One look at the photos of this specimen and you will be hooked

The track has been stained to better show the details of the print

Malachite is known as a stone for transformation

The mineral is formed by sublimation and a byproduct of the decay of another arsenic sulfide mineral

La Paz County

Peacock Ore (Chalcopyrite) - Mexico One look at the photosSize: 4. 1 x 2. 9 in. Weight: 25. 9 oz. Chemical Formula: CuFeS2 Peacock Ore, or chalcopyrite in this case, is very similar to what most people know as iron pyrite. It has a crystalline structure and is often found in large masses and alongside other copper based minerals such as malachite, azurite, and cuprite. Commercially, peacock ore is a trade name given to both chalcopyrite and bornite. Peacock Ore is commonly used for meditation practices as it