- Bornite is a copper iron sulphide mineral. Bornite has a brown to copper- red colour that tarnishes to an iridescent purple on exposure to air. Its purple to bronze iridescence gives it the nickname

Peacock Ore or Peacock Copper. 

- Bornite and Chalcopyrite can be treated with acid to artificially enhance the iridescent tarnish and is sold as Peacock Ore.

 

- Bornite is the stone of happiness and imparts the message that life is truly joyful. Bornite is used to protect from negativity and remove blocks that prevent reaching goals.

 

- Bornite helps release that which is no longer useful, breaking old patterns of thought and emotion.

- Bornite is an excellent healing stone, which can harmonise the cellular structure of the body. 

- Bornite can help reduce fever and swelling.

 

- Bornite can help stimulate and regulate the flow of adrenaline.

- Bornite assists in the treatment of

 convulsive conditions.