Covellite (also known as covelline) is a rare copper sulfide mineral with the formula CuS. [4] This indigo blue mineral is commonly a secondary mineral in limited abundance and although it is …

2019年4月17日 · Covellite is an opaque stone that usually has an indigo-blue, blue black, brassy yellow, deep red, or purplish color. It has a submetallic to resinous luster. It’s a copper mineral …

Covellite is a very rare copper sulfide mineral that crystallizes in the form of masses, hexagonal crystals, or as a secondary coating over other copper minerals. Finding Covellite in crystal …

2024年7月1日 · Covellite is a rare sulfide mineral known for its vibrant indigo-blue to blackish-blue color. Its name comes from the Latin word “covellum,” meaning “blue.” Chemical formula: CuS …

Named in 1832 by Francois Sulpice Beudant in honor of Niccolo Covelli (January 20, 1790, Cajazzo, Italy - November 15, 1829), an Italian mineralogist and discoverer of the mineral at …

Covellite, a sulfide mineral that is a copper ore, cupric sulfide (CuS). It typically occurs as an alteration product of other copper sulfide minerals (chalcopyrites, chalcocite, and bornite) …

Secondary origin in the oxidation zone of sulfide copper deposits. Monte Somma, Vesuvius, Naples, Naples province, Campania, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. Named after the …

2023年4月9日 · Meet covellite: a rare, spellbinding gem that shimmers with otherworldly iridescence. Explore its meanings, properties, & more in our Covellite Gemstone Guide.

Covellite is a copper mineral that exhibits a unique iridescence, with strong metallic blue and sometimes purple colors. Iridescent Covellite is highly prized among collectors, especially …

Covellite (CuS) is a visually striking and scientifically important copper sulfide mineral, best known for its deep blue hue and metallic sheen. Although rare compared to other copper minerals, …