Chrysocolla with Quartz and Shattuckite - Kaokoveld, Namibia

🔬 Scientific Description

This attractive specimen exhibits a beautifully defined geode cavity lined with shimmering quartz microcrystals overlying rich blue chrysocolla and shattuckite layers. The color zoning ranges from deep indigo to sky-blue, revealing multiple mineral deposition events during oxidation of copper ore veins.

The surrounding host rock retains a dark matrix, contrasting vividly with the bright silica-copper mineral core. Such specimens form when silica-rich groundwater interacts with secondary copper minerals, creating striking concentric patterns within the cavity walls.

Locality: Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Species: Chrysocolla with Quartz and Shattuckite (vug-lined copper silicate)

Treatment: None

Dimensions: 5.8 × 4.3 × 3.1 cm

Weight: 90.7 g

🪶 Holistic & Energy Meaning

A crystal of clarity, intuition, and communication, this combination of chrysocolla and shattuckite fosters balance between intellect and emotion. It promotes openness and truth in self-expression while encouraging calm reflection.

The quartz amplifies this blend’s vibration, making it an excellent stone for meditation, energy alignment, and inner healing.