SHATTUCKITE

Shattuckite is a copper silicate hydroxide mineral that crystallizes in the orthorhombic – dipyramidal crystal system and usually occurs in a granular massive form and also as fibrous acicular crystals. It is closely allied to plancheite in structure and appearance. It is a relatively rare copper silicate mineral. It was first discovered in 1915 in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona, specifically the Shattuck Mine (hence the name). It is a secondary mineral that forms from the alteration of other secondary minerals. At the Shattuck Mine, it forms pseudomorphs after malachite. A pseudomorph is an atom by atom replacement of a crystal structure by another crystal structure, but with little alteration of the outward shape of the original crystal. It is sometimes used as a gemstone. It is also found with quartz, and in association to chrysocolla, turquoise & ajoite. Shattuckite can be found throughout the American southwest, Germany, Greece, Namibia, South Africa, Great Britain, and Argentina.

Associated with the heart, throat and third eye chakra, zodiac signs of Sagittarius & Aquarius & vibrates to the numbers 2 & 11.

– Creates a bridge between the heart, throat and mind, allowing one to speak to their highest truths.
– A stone of mediumship, psychic abilities and intuition.
– Aids anyone who speaks for a living, gives presentations, teaches or sings in front of an audience. And lawyers, politicians, lobbyists, grant writers, or students.
– A stone to help combat Mercury retrograde.
– Helps relationships by aiding in speaking from the heart, and taking responsibility for past actions.
– Physically, Shattuckite is considered a general wellness stone. It aids in the function of the heart, lungs, throat and mouth.