Covellite is a rare copper sulfide mineral that exhibits iridescent blues, purples and greens. It is also known by a few other names such as covelline, covellinite, indigo copper, and covelan. Covellite is often mistaken for other gems such as chalcopyrite, bornite or tennantite due to its resemblance in appearance. Covellite is primarily found in hydrothermal veins of copper sulfide deposits and some contact metamorphic environments. Covellite is a popular gemstone among mineral collectors for its beauty and rarity. Synonyms for covellite can include copper indigo, copper blue, peacock ore, and iridescent copper.