Mined from: Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Description: Chalcopyrite from Morocco is a classic copper-bearing sulfide mineral recognized for its brassy yellow color and metallic luster. It is often found with a natural iridescent tarnish that produces flashes of purple, blue, and green across its surface. Compared to pyrite, chalcopyrite is softer and tends to show more color variation as it oxidizes. Moroccan material is commonly associated with other sulfides and carbonates, producing visually interesting specimens with strong contrast and texture.

This mineral forms in hydrothermal systems where hot, metal-rich fluids move through fractures in surrounding rock and deposit sulfides as temperatures drop. These systems are typically linked to igneous activity, where underlying magma provides both heat and mineral content. In regions like Midelt, chalcopyrite occurs alongside minerals such as galena, sphalerite, and quartz in polymetallic vein systems that have been mined for generations.

Chalcopyrite is often associated with energy, confidence, and adaptability. Its shifting surface colors and bright metallic appearance give it a dynamic quality that many people connect with transformation and momentum. It’s commonly chosen by those drawn to bold, high-contrast minerals with a strong visual presence.

Chemical Composition: CuFeS₂ (copper iron sulfide)

Chakra: Solar Plexus, Throat, Third Eye

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 51mm x42mm x35mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 119g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.