Shattuckite (excellent quality)

Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Thumbnail, 2.3 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 02/14/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/21/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A great thumbnail specimen of this rare copper silicate featuring a wonderful, beautiful blue, radiating, half-sphere of Shattuckite. This material is from the huge discovery at the Tantara Mine in 2014. Please note this is NOT from Namibia, and was analyzed / confirmed at the University of Arizona, although it most likley does contain a small amount of Plancheite and possibly Ajoite. If you're a collector of this material, don't miss out on this eye-catching, displayable piece Rarely does one encounter attractive display specimens of this hard to find species, especially with such attractive form.

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