A wonderfully colourful rough Peacock Ore specimen, weighing approximately 49g, displaying spectacular metallic iridescence across much of its surface.
Depending on the angle and lighting, the specimen flashes through vivid shades of purple, magenta, pink, electric blue, gold, bronze and green, contrasting beautifully against the paler natural matrix.
The name Peacock Ore is commonly used for colourful copper-iron sulphide minerals, particularly bornite and iridescent chalcopyrite. The exact mineral composition and whether the colourful surface tarnish has formed naturally or been enhanced cannot be confirmed without laboratory testing, so this piece is described under the commonly used trade name.
Weight: Approx. 49g
Form: Natural rough mineral specimen
Colour: Metallic purple, pink, blue, gold, bronze and green
Quantity: One unique specimen, exactly as photographed
Please note that photographs are taken under bright lighting to show the specimen's iridescent colours. Appearance will vary according to lighting and viewing angle.
Natural fractures, cleavage, inclusions, matrix and irregular edges are present. Please study all photographs carefully as they show the exact specimen you will receive.
Disclaimer: Gemstone identification is based on visual assessment only, considering colour, pattern, translucency, lustre and other observable characteristics. Stones have not been laboratory tested unless explicitly stated. Whilst every effort has been made to identify each gemstone accurately, identification should be considered our best professional opinion rather than a certified mineralogical determination. Natural gemstones vary in colour, pattern and inclusions, making every piece unique. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven.