Peacock ore Chalcopyrite
Called after its shimmering colours Formula Cu5FeS4 The iridescent colours are on the surface as a tarnish They include green yellow blue reddish purple Peacock ore has several other names Bornite Erubescite and Variegated copper ore Peacock Ore is an old miner s term and it seems the best description Iridescent means like a rainbow and that s quite a good description as well It seems rather a frivolous stone but it s an important copper ore
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