Shattuckite, Primary Malachite, and Quartz

Item Description

Kaokoveld Shattuckite has become famous for the species, and this distinctive piece stands out for the more unusual presentation of the Shattuckite. Most often, it is found as a beautiful, velvety crust associated with other minerals. Here, the Shattuckite grew in over a dozen discrete balls up to about .8 cm across, nearly filling up a 3.5 cm long Quartz pocket. Each ball is coated with drusy Quartz, creating a very attractive 'blue-snowball' effect. One Shattuckite even has a .6 cm mushroom of Primary Malachite on it. Unusual, very aesthetic, and even better in person.