Bornite

Bornite Peacock Ore

A vibrant bornite specimen with iridescent colour, metallic lustre, and uplifting creative symbolism.

Bornite, also known as Peacock Ore, is admired for its metallic surface and vivid iridescent tarnish. Its blue, purple, green, gold, bronze, copper, violet, and rainbow-like tones create a joyful mineral presence that feels bold, expressive, and full of movement. Traditionally associated with creativity, optimism, transformation, and energetic flow, it is a striking specimen for altars, desks, creative spaces, displays, and colourful crystal collections.

Why You’ll Love It

Meaning & Energy

• Traditionally associated with joy, optimism, creative expression, and emotional brightness.
• Symbolises transformation, energetic movement, renewal, and colourful inner awareness.
• A meaningful reminder that your spirit can hold many colours at once.

Crystal Details

• Crystal: Bornite
• Also known as: Peacock Ore
• Crystal type: Copper iron sulphide mineral
• Item type: Mineral specimen / crystal piece
• Formation: Commonly forms in hydrothermal environments and copper ore deposits
• Chemical composition: Cu₅FeS₄
• Mohs hardness: Approx. 3
• Colour: Bronze, copper, purple, blue, green, violet, gold, rainbow tarnish, and naturally varied bornite tones
• Natural variation: Each specimen is unique, so shape, size, colour intensity, tarnish pattern, surface texture, weight, and natural mineral details may vary.

A radiant mineral for those drawn to colour, creativity, transformation, and the joyful wonder of peacock ore.