COVELLINE
A Mineral of Mystery and Transformation
Covellite, also known as covelline, is a copper sulfide mineral with the chemical formula CuS. Discovered in the 19th century, it owes its name to the Italian mineralogist Nicola Covelli, who identified it in the vicinity of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. With its deep indigo blue, often metallic and iridescent, it appeals to both collectors and those who practice crystal healing. In addition to its striking beauty, it is recognized for its powerful energetic properties, linked to inner transformation and spiritual awakening.
Covellite is a stone of transmutation, introspection, and spiritual awakening. Primarily associated with the third eye and crown chakras, it facilitates access to higher planes of consciousness and stimulates intuition.
Its energetic benefits:
Mental clarity and psychic development : Helps to see beyond appearances, strengthens intuition and facilitates connection to subtle planes.
Inner transformation : Promotes letting go, helps overcome blockages and supports periods of transition.
Shadow work and emotional healing : Allows you to explore past traumas, including past lives, and release their negative imprints.
Connecting to spirit guides : Opens the door to deep meditation and receiving intuitive messages.
Covellite is often used for meditation and introspection practices, especially in combination with stones like amethyst or selenite.
Use and Maintenance
Fragile stone! Due to its low hardness, it must be handled with care and kept away from shocks.
Purification methods : Sage fumigation, placement on a cluster of quartz or on an amethyst geode.
Recharging: Moonlight or deposit on a rock crystal.
Covellite is a natural gem, as rare as it is fascinating. Its metallic appearance with bluish reflections makes it a prized stone among collectors, while its profound energy attracts those seeking transformation and spiritual connection.
Origin and Formation
Covellite forms primarily in the oxidation zones of copper deposits, resulting from the transformation of other sulfide minerals such as chalcopyrite or bornite. It is found in various geological settings, including:
• Hydrothermal deposits, where it crystallizes in mineralized veins,
• Volcanic zones, where it is often associated with high-temperature minerals,
• Copper mines, where it appears as a secondary ore.
The main covellite deposits are located in the United States (Montana, Nevada), Chile, Italy and Serbia.
Whether you are a mineral enthusiast or a lithotherapy practitioner, working with covellite is an invitation to introspection, awakening, and inner evolution.
