Rough Chalcopyrite Semi Precious Gemstone

Chalcopyrite is a brass-yellow mineral with a chemical composition of CuFeS₂. It occurs in most sulfide mineral deposits throughout the world and has been the most important ore of copper for thousands of years.

The surface of chalcopyrite loses its metallic luster and brass-yellow color upon weathering. It tarnishes to a dull, gray-green color, but in the presence of acids the tarnish can develop a red to blue to purple iridescence.