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)
Item # 4SHAT03190639
125g AAA Gem Quality Shattuckite from Democratic Republic of the Congo
$228.00
This is an exceptional specimen of AAA 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 reddish brown steel Cuprite, with green Dioptase and Malachite crystallized spots and veins, 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 4.42oz or 0.276 lbs (125g) and measures 2.76 x 2.42 x 0.67 inches (70.1 x 61.6 x 16.9mm)
Item # 2SHAT031975721
222g AAA Gem Quality Shattuckite from Democratic Republic of the Congo
$249.00
This is an exceptional specimen of AAA 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 reddish brown steel Cuprite, with green Dioptase and Malachite crystallized spots and veins, 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 will make many fine cabochons if that is your desired use of this one of a kind specimen.
This piece weighs 7.8oz or 0.49 lbs (222g) and measures 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.75 to 1 inches (8.89 x 4.6 x 1.9 to 2.78cm)
Item # 3SHAT031973711
346g AA Gem Quality Shattuckite from Democratic Republic of the Congo
$224.00
This is an exceptional specimen of AAA 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 reddish brown steel Cuprite, with green Dioptase and Malachite crystallized spots and veins, 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 will make many fine cabochons if that is your desired use of this one of a kind specimen.
This piece weighs 12.1oz or 0.76 lbs (346g) and measures 4.4 x 3.4 x 1.6 inches (11.2 x 8.7 x 4.1cm)
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)
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)
Item # 1SHAT03192484
71g AA Grade Rare Shattuckite from Kimpese, Congo
$98.75
71g AA+ Shattuckite polished free form
Shattuckite crystals, bornite, papagoite, and plancheite dance 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 display specimens!
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.
This Specimen measures 2 x 1.74 x 0.66 Inches (52 x 44 x 16.8mm) and weighs 2.5oz or 0.15 lb (71g)
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)
Item # 8SHAT03190544
103g AA Grade Shattuckite from Kimpese, Congo
$89.00
103g AA Grade Shattuckite polished free form
Excellent Natural Shattuckite crystals, bornite, papagoite, malachite and plancheite form together in a spectacular copper matrix to form this amazing natural masterpiece. Shattuckite is a rare, soft, semi-precious gem.
These are some of the best specimens! 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. 2.91 x 1.87 x 0.72" (74 x 47.6 x 18.3mm) and weighs 3.62oz or 0.22 lb (103g)
Item # 9SHAT03199223
206g Shattuckite from Kimpese, Congo
$49.00
206g Shattuckite polished free form
Natural Shattuckite, bornite, papagoite, malachite and plancheite form together in a spectacular copper matrix to form this natural display. Shattuckite is a rare, soft, semi-precious gem.
This specimen is a display only specimen as it is mostly a porous softer material that is not suitable for lapidary work. This Shattuckite is from Kimpese, Congo. This source is depleting fast.
3.6 x 2.65 x 1.94" (92.2 x 67.5 x 49.5mm) and weighs 7.28oz or 0.45 lb (206g)
Item # SHAT08155826
137g A+ Shattuckite from Kimpese, Congo
$126.54
137g A+ Shattuckite polished free form
Exceptional natural Shattuckite, bornite, papagoite, and plancheite bond together in a copper matrix to form this wonderful natural work of art. Shattuckite is a rare, soft, semi-precious gem. This one is better in person! 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.
This Specimen measures 2.8 x 1.6 x 1.5 Inches (73 x 41 x 39 mm) and weighs 4.8oz or 0.3 lb (137g)
Item # 11SHAT0319S7432C8802
83.5g Rare Natural Shattuckite, Ajoite from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona
83.5g 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 2.34 x 1.74 x 1.08 Inches (59.5 x 44.2 x 27.4mm) and weighs 2.94 oz (83.5g)
Our Largest Shattuckite was sold in 2005
