Polished Shattuckite Free Forms x 35 From Congo
R940.80 ZAR
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Polished Shattuckite Free Forms x 35 From Congo
171-197-250827LB
R940.80 ZAR
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Shattuckite free forms with Chrysocolla and Malachite
Shattuckite from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a Copper Silicate Hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula Cu5(SiO3)4(OH)2, known for its vibrant blue to green-blue hues. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, often forming in fibrous, botryoidal, or massive structures. This mineral is typically found in the oxidation zones of Copper deposits, where primary Copper minerals like Malachite and Azurite have undergone weathering.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Copper Silicate Hydroxide, Malachite, Bornite, Chalcocite
PRODUCT FEATURES
Orthorhombic, Bipyramidal,
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue, Green, Turquoise
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3.5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Congo
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 30 - 50 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.2 kg
