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Covellite

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Covellite

Also known as: Covelline

Rare indigo-blue copper sulphide with a purple iridescent sheen – a stone of insight in crystal lore.

  • ColourIndigo, Blue, Purple
  • Mineral groupSulphide
  • ChemistryCuS
  • Hardness (Mohs)1.5–2
  • Crystal systemHexagonal
  • Where it's foundUSA (Butte, Montana), Italy (Vesuvius), Serbia, Peru
  • ChakraThird Eye
  • ZodiacSagittarius

What is Covellite?

Covellite is a copper sulphide with a deep indigo-blue colour and an iridescent purple and gold sheen. It was first described from Mount Vesuvius and named after Italian mineralogist Niccolò Covelli. It is very soft and often forms thin platy crystals.

Covellite astrology & birthstone

  • Zodiac signsSagittarius
  • Ruling planet—
  • ElementWater
  • Birthstone month—

Zodiac, planet and element links come from crystal-lore traditions and vary between authors. Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.

Covellite meaning & traditional properties

Covellite is associated with intuition, insight and transformation in crystal traditions.

  • Intuition
  • Insight
  • Transformation

Traditional and metaphysical properties are shared for cultural and educational interest. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

How to use Covellite

  • Display covellite as a collector's specimen.

How to care for Covellite

Very soft – avoid knocks, water and handling. Wash hands afterwards.

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    Rituals & pairings

    Pair Covellite with a intuition & meditation ritual

    A quiet meditation ritual for focus, intuition and clarity.

    Traditionally paired with: Frankincense, myrrh, lotus or copal incense · A purple or white candle · Sage to clear the space

    • Clear the room with a little sage smoke and sit comfortably.
    • Light a purple or white candle and frankincense, lotus or copal incense.
    • Hold your crystal or rest it in front of you and breathe slowly for 5–10 minutes.
    • Note down any ideas or feelings that come up.

    Safety: never leave candles, incense or smudge sticks burning unattended, keep them away from children, pets and anything flammable, and ventilate the room. Rituals are shared as tradition, not as a treatment.

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    Covellite FAQs

    Why is covellite blue?

    It's a copper sulphide whose metallic lustre shows as deep indigo.

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