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Shattuckite specimens for sale
12 for sale · $250–$12,000 USD
140 in the gallery
Shattuckite is a copper silicate mineral that forms in long, needle-like to radiating aggregates, often presenting a silky to vitreous luster. Its characteristic color ranges from rich blue to greenish-blue, making specimens striking against contrasting matrixes. It commonly occurs in secondary copper deposits, frequently associated with malachite, azurite, and other copper minerals, and it can form in botryoidal or fibrous masses that display a soft, satin sheen under reflected light.
- Formula
- Cu5(Si2O6)2(OH)2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate, inosilicate; Strunz 9.DB
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 3.5
- Specific gravity
- 4.1–4.11
- Luster
- vitreous, silky, dull
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- blue, green
- Streak
- blue
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- acicular, fibrous, radiating, botryoidal, massive
- Gem mineral
- Classic / historic
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View all 12Where Shattuckite is found
Top localities
- Kaokoveld Plateau27 specimens
- Tantara Mine18 specimens
- Milpillas Mine9 specimens
- Shattuck Mine4 specimens
- Artonvilla Mine2 specimens
- Kambove2 specimens
- New Cornelia Mine2 specimens
- Omaue Mine2 specimens
- DR Congo1 specimen
- Ajo1 specimen
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About Shattuckite
Notable specimens come from several copper-rich locales around the world, with Namibia and the Central African copper belts among the most recognizable sources, along with occurrences in Mexico and parts of the United States. Shattuckite in well-developed crystals or impressive cluster assemblies is sought after for both its color and its rarity in pristine, undamaged forms. Collectors prize pieces that show the mineral’s characteristic radiating or acicular habit, which offers a dramatic contrast when mounted or displayed with contrasting dark or green copper minerals.
