Bornite

Other Names:	Peacock Ore
Crystal Structure:	Masses and occasionally in the form of cubic and rhombdodecahedral [twelve faces, each the shape of a rhombus} crystal
Color:	Red-Brown and is enhanced by and iridescent tarnish produced in a variety of colors [e.g., purple, yellow, blue, turquoise, rose, etc.]
Chakras:	All
Astrological Sign:	Cancer
Numerical Vibration:	2 and 4
Magickal Properties:	Can bring freshness and newness to ones life. It stimulates the inner spirit to seek further heights and substantiates ones ability to enjoy happiness in the moment. An excellent stone for use during activities of re-birthing, helping one to integrate and to unite the existing separation of the emotions with the intellect. It helps one to release that which is no longer useful. It also promotes insight into the aspects of grief and relief - allowing one to both recognize and accept the differences. It is a "stone of happiness", providing a message that life is truly joyful to experience. Assists one in recognizing that there need be no deficiency in any aspect of ones life, for one is the image of creation, now and for all times. Protects one from negative energy bombardment and assists one in the recognition of the source of negativity. It also provides for insight into the obstacles which may block ones progression toward a specific goal, furthering awareness of the avenues available for use in the circumvention of same. Produces and energy similar to the energy of alignment. It also emits a circular energy which returns to itself; upon the return, it transforms any negative forces, which have been gathered, into pure beneficial energy. When the energy of bornite is applied to a part of the body, it affects the remaining portions as well.
Medical Uses:	An excellent healing stone. It can be used to assist in the building of the structures of the physical body and to renew perfection to the growth of the cellular composition and arrangement. Performs a major role in the amelioration of the origin, nature, and course of dis-ease; it is quite useful in the treatment of imbalances in cellular metabolism and in alterations of tissue formation within the body. Can bring harmony to the cellular structure of the body, allowing for total cooperation at the level of the cellular heart. When used in the healing situation, in or on the area of the body above the waist, it can help to regulate the flow of adrenaline, to increase alkalinity when there is an over-acid state, to increase the assimilation of potassium, and to decrease excess levels of calcium [especially in conditions of undesirable deposited calcium]. It can also be useful in the elimination of fevers and swelling, and to decrease protein assimilation, when required, in order to facilitate the state of orderliness within the body [e.g., for conditions of gout, etc.]. When used in the healing situation , in or on the areas of the body below the waist, it can help to provide for increased circulation of the blood, to increase acidity when there is an over-alkaline state, to stabalize the assimilation and retention of sodium, and to stimulate the flow of adrenaline. It can also be useful in the treatment of convulsive and spasmatic conditions, in the elimination of fevers, and to ameliorate dehydration.
Preparations:	Can be used as an elixir to assist in the elimination of disruptive forces in the body, balancing the upper body with the lower body in the situations and in the conditions listed above.