Shattuckite, Malachite, Quartz

Specimen ID: TRC-VGF

Mineral(s)
Shattuckite : Cu5(Si2O6)2(OH)2
Malachite : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
As recorded:
Kandesei, Opuwo Rural, Kunene Region, Namibia
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
6.2cm x 5cm x 3cm
Events

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6.2 x 5 x 3 cm. Appealing, and unusual, combination piece of Shattuckite, Malachite, and Quartz. The Shattuckite, rich powder blue in color, occurs in excellent radial balls, on Quartz, and partially encased by a later generation of Malachite. The largest of the Shattuckite spheres is 2 cm across. In cross section, you can see the deep blue seed crystal, with the concentric layers radiating beautifully. A fine, and uncommon, combination piece. Ex. Charlie Key.
Robert Lavinsky - 16th August 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

6.2 x 5 x 3 cm. Appealing, and unusual, combination piece of Shattuckite, Malachite, and Quartz. The Shattuckite, rich powder blue in color, occurs in excellent radial balls, on Quartz, and partially encased by a later generation of Malachite. The largest of the Shattuckite spheres is 2 cm across. In cross section, you can see the deep blue seed crystal, with the concentric layers radiating beautifully. A fine, and uncommon, combination piece. Ex. Charlie Key.
Robert Lavinsky - 16th August 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

6.2 x 5 x 3 cm. Appealing, and unusual, combination piece of Shattuckite, Malachite, and Quartz. The Shattuckite, rich powder blue in color, occurs in excellent radial balls, on Quartz, and partially encased by a later generation of Malachite. The largest of the Shattuckite spheres is 2 cm across. In cross section, you can see the deep blue seed crystal, with the concentric layers radiating beautifully. A fine, and uncommon, combination piece. Ex. Charlie Key.
Robert Lavinsky - 16th August 2010
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