Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite, often mistaken for pyrite, is a copper ore. This specimen exhibits a remarkable color varying between purple and red, due to surface oxidation. Often extracted as a primary source of copper, it is frequently found in sulfide deposits. Historically, it has played a crucial role in copper mining by various civilizations since antiquity. Chalcopyrite is mainly extracted in regions such as Canada, Australia, and Peru.

This stone measures approximately 3 cm.