Description:
Chalcopyrite, also known as Peacock Ore stone is a copper iron sulfide mineral with has a brassy to golden yellow color and a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale. On exposure to air, chalcopyrite oxidises to a variety of oxides, hydroxides and sulfates.
The largest deposit of nearly pure chalcopyrite ever discovered in Canada was at the southern end of the Temagami Greenstone Belt where Copperfields Mine extracted the high-grade copper. Chalcopyrite can also be fund in South Australia and China.
Chalcopyrite minerals on Quartz cluster, mined in China.
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Chalcopyrite Healing Properties and uses:
Chalcopyrite is a versatile stone for crystal healing and energy work. It displays an array of blue, purple, red and gold colours. It has strong wealth attraction properties and are especially good for people in speculation or investment that requires focus. It enhances inner knowing, strengthens perception and helps you trust what you see psychically.
Chalcopyrite is also a protective stone, good for many kinds of protection, including protection from illness. It is also good for Tai Chi, acupressure, acupuncture and other practices that move Chi, because it helps move Chi and break up energy blockages. Physically, chalcopyrite is used in crystal healing to align the body's cellular structure, eliminate toxins, promote hair growth, assist with healing bronchitis, other lung disorders, and help heal and protect from highly infectious diseases, fevers and inflammation.
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