Shattuckite and Planchéite on Quartz – NKO 017

Vugs with shattuckite balls and plancheite on quartz and shattuckite
Measurements:  53 x 40 x 22 mm

Description:  Small to larger exposed vugs revealing small shattuckite balls with pale blue planchéite on a mix of quartz and shattuckite. There is damage to the edges of vugs.

Weight of Specimen:  40 g

Chemical Composition:  Cu5(OH)2(SiO3)4  (shattuckite) 
                                    Cu8Si8O22(OH)4•(H2O) (planchéite)                                                   SiO2  (quartz)       
                                    
Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (shattuckite)  3.5
                                      (planchéite)  5.5 
                                      (quartz)  7

Location:  Kaokoland, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NKO 017

US $ 35


 


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