Chalcopyrite
Hardness: 3.5 - 4
Chalcopyrite, known as the “stone of the mystic” opens up the crown chakra and increases our perception. It is perfect for achieving and staying with a ”no thought” meditation.
Chalcopyrite is also known as peacock ore, peacock copper and bornite.
Do you ever misplace or lose things? Call on this colorful stone of various iridescent blue, pink, purple, black, green and gray hues to help you find what’s missing. Place in your left hand, quiet your mind and allow this stone that is over 60% copper to be your detective.
Besides being a good detective, peacock ore is also used in the treatment for and prevention of many medical dis-orders. Chalcopyrite fights infectious dis-eases, lung issues, reduces inflammations and fevers, brain dis-orders, helps with hair growth and relieves pressure cause by tumors. It has also been used in acupuncture and acupressure treatments since it is good for moving the chi within our body.
Interesting Tidbits: Chalcopyrite is a primary source of copper. “Pyrite” is part of it’s name because chalcopyrite can have a similar coloring to pyrite, however chalcopyrite is more yellowish.
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