Shattuckite

Shattuckite is a relatively rare copper silicate mineral. It was first discovered in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona, specifically the Shattuck Mine (hence the name). It is a secondary mineral that forms from the alteration of other secondary minerals. Normally it forms pseudomorphs after malachite with little alteration of the outward shape of the original crystal structure by another crystal structure. (Pseudo-morph is Greek for "false shape").

This Rare Copper Mineral has only been found in two locations
1) Bisbee, Arizona ( which has long ago been played out)
2) Kimpese - Katanga region of the Congo (which is disappearing quickly)

Most available specimens are very small to about 1 to 2”. Large cabinet displays are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. With the only source still being the Congo, and with the higher quality specimens being extremely difficult to find, beautiful fully polished large cabinet display specimens of Shattuckite are an exceptional find!

Specimens from the Congo contain Shattuckite (dark blue-turquoise), Malachite (green), Chrysocolla (blue), Metallic Bornite (reddish brown) and occasionally Ajoite, Papagoite, and Plancheite (clear to blue) or Dioptase (green)

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302g Shattuckite, Malachite and Bornite from Kimpese, Congo

Item # 5SHAT03198053S65

302g Shattuckite, Malachite and Bornite from Kimpese, Congo

302g Shattuckite polished free form

Light blue Shattuckite and Brown Metallic Bornite with Malachite in an artistic display. This specimen can be a display specimen or it can make some unique lapidary pieces.

This Specimen measures 3.1 x 2.77 x 1.7" (81 x 70.5 x 43.6 mm) and weighs 10.6 oz or 0.67 lb (302g)

41g Rare Natural Shattuckite, Ajoite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona

Item # 10SHAT03195271

41g Rare Natural Shattuckite, Ajoite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona

41g Rare Natural Shattuckite, Ajoite

WOW! Gorgeous Natural Shattuckite and Ajoite together in a stunning copper matrix to form this amazing natural masterpiece. Shattuckite is a rare, soft, semi-precious gem. This is one of our best Arizona specimens! Shattuckite of this caliber is rarely found in Arizona. Most existing specimens are already held by collectors.

This Specimen measures 1.56 x 1.34 x 0.79 Inches (39.6 x 34.1 x 20mm) and weighs 1.44 oz (41g)

116g AAAA Gem Quality Shattuckite Display from Kimpese, Congo

61g AA Shattuckite Polished Freeform from Kimpese, Congo

Item # 7SHAT03190827

116g AAAA Gem Quality Shattuckite Display from Kimpese, Congo

$185.00

116g AAAA Gem Grade Shattuckite polished free form display

This hand polished specimen of shattuckite displays many different shades of blue. It is an exceptional specimen of AAAA Gem Quality Shattuckite. This piece will make a prominent centerpiece display in any collection of mineral specimens. It has light turquoise, with deep azure blue Shattuckite and chrysocolla, dioptase, azurite, ajoite, plancheite, cuprite and bornite and even some blue Linarite. This is a fully polished plate of the finest Congolese secondary copper mineral specimens you will find anywhere. This is Old Stock material from the old mines (now abandoned) in the Katanga (formerly Shaba) Province in the Copper Belt Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This piece is an excellent display specimen for the discerning collector

This piece weighs 4.08oz or 0.0.25 lbs (116g) and measures 2.6 x 2.29 x 0.67 inches (67.6 x 58.2 x 17.1mm)

This is an excellent cabinet display specimen. It has different looks depending upon which point of view is displayed! Shattuckite of this caliber is currently found in only one location, Kimpese, Congo. This is the finest quality shattuckite ever discovered, and the source is depleting fast.

Item # 6SHAT03199023

61g AA Shattuckite Polished Freeform from Kimpese, Congo

$59.00

61g AA Shattuckite polished free form

Superb natural Shattuckite in carbonate crystalline base with bornite, papagoite, malachite and plancheite together in this spectacular and rare copper matrix to form this amazing natural masterpiece. Shattuckite is a rare, soft, semi-precious gem.

This is a very nice display specimen! Shattuckite of this caliber is currently found in only one location, Kimpese, Congo. This is the finest quality shattuckite ever discovered, and the source is depleting fast.

Measures 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.08" (44 x 43 x 27.5mm) weighs 2.16oz or 0.13 lb (61g)