Polished Shattuckite With Azurite & Chrysocolla Free Forms x 6 From Congo

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Shattuckite from Congo – A Copper Silicate Hydroxide Mineral

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, Chrysocolla, Azurite

PRODUCT FEATURES 
Orthorhombic, Bipyramidal, 

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Blue, Green, Turquoise

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3.5

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Congo
Grade = Medium to Good Grade
Size = 59 - 76 mm