About Bornite
A copper iron sulfide mineral, known for its iridescent tarnish of purple, blue, and red, earning it the name 'Peacock Ore.' It's a stone of joy, happiness, and transformation, helping to integrate energies and embrace change.
Primary Hues
Copper-Red to Brownish-Bronze on fresh surface, tarnishes to iridescent purple, blue, red
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of joy and transformation. Believed to bring freshness and newness to life. Helps integrate spiritual and physical energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes joy- vitality- and positivity- aligning with Bornite's uplifting energy.
The Wheel of Fortune
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents cycles- change- and embracing new opportunities- resonating with Bornite's ability to turn negative to positive.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Joy- Healing
Rationale: Apollo's association with light and joy connects to Bornite's properties.
Lakshmi
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Prosperity- Good Fortune- Beauty- Joy
Rationale: Lakshmi embodies the joyful abundance that Bornite is said to attract.
Metaphysical Uses
Joy & Happiness Altar
Spiritual & Physical Integration Meditation
Transforming Negativity Visualization
Please read our Metaphysical Disclaimer
Geological & Scientific Details
Bornite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Cu5FeS4. Common crystal habits include granular, massive, disseminated – crystals pseudocubic, dodecahedral, octahedral.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Cu5FeS4
- IMA Symbol: Bn[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 501.88 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Copper red, bronze brown, purple
- Crystal Habit: Granular, massive, disseminated – Crystals pseudocubic, dodecahedral, octahedral
- Twinning: Penetration twins on [111]
- Cleavage: Poor on [111]
- Luster: Metallic if fresh, iridescent tarnish
- Streak: Grayish black
Associated Minerals
- Chalcopyrite
- Chalcocite
- Covellite
- Pyrite
- Digenite
- Quartz (common in copper sulfide deposits)