Polished Shattuckite With Chrysocolla and Azurite Free Forms x 6 From Congo
R748.16 ZAR
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Polished Shattuckite With Chrysocolla and Azurite Free Forms x 6 From Congo
160-268-250219LB
R748.16 ZAR
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
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, Malachite, Bornite, Chalcocite
PRODUCT FEATURES
Orthorhombic, Bipyramidal,
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue, Green, Turquoise
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3.5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Congo
Grade = Medium to Very Good Grade
Size = 67 - 75 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.256 kg
