Shattuckite geode specimen with blue rim, Namibia

Shattuckite Mineral Specimens from Namibia

Shattuckite is a rare copper silicate known for its deep azure-blue to turquoise colour and fibrous to botryoidal textures. Our shattuckite mineral specimens come from Namibia.

It often occurs with other copper minerals such as chrysocolla, malachite and dioptase, and with quartz, giving the blue, green and white contrasts that collectors look for. At about 3.5 on the Mohs scale it is soft, so it is best kept as a display specimen.

Some people also use shattuckite for meditation. That is a personal tradition, not a health claim.
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🔎 Collector Notes: Shattuckite Mineral Specimens from Namibia

1. Locality

  • Mineral specimens from Namibia.

2. Habit and colour

  • Deep blue to turquoise, as fibrous sprays, botryoidal crusts and linings in quartz cavities.

3. Associated minerals

  • Chrysocolla, quartz, malachite and, in some pieces, dioptase.

4. Telling it apart

  • Shattuckite is usually a deeper, more saturated blue and often fibrous; chrysocolla is usually paler and more waxy or glassy.

5. Care

  • Handle by the matrix, not the crystals or crusts.
  • Keep away from knocks, ultrasonic cleaners, acids and harsh chemicals. Dust with a soft brush.

6. What you receive

  • The exact specimen shown in the photos, with its measured weight and size.
  • Each listing names the species, associated minerals and locality.

In crystal traditions shattuckite is linked with communication. This is a cultural note, not a health claim.