Details
ColorsBlue
Origin
Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
SizeMedium
Dimensions8.3 x 5.9 x 4.7 cm
Species
Sha
Description
Shattuckite is a rare copper silicate first identified at the famous Bisbee Mine in Arizona. This rich specimen is from Kaokoveld, Namibia, which is also known for dioptase specimens. This is essentially the wall of a shallow pocket covered with a layer of shattuckite on which gemmy little quartz crystals grew, so that the shattuckite is both beneath and included inside the quartz.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.