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Shattuckite in chrysocolla cab ~
Offered here is a large cabochon of rare blended shattuckite, chrysocolla and azurite, from the Congo. I'm told it also contains conichalcite, plancheite, and cerussite.This vibrant blue material is mighty hard to beat when it comes to eye catching, and I have to say the photos fall short of illustrating the vivid hue. The colors just don't translate very well digitally, but in hand, you'll see a strong ARRESTING electric blue, with a scattering of jet black patches. Those seemingly dark areas are actually a dark shiny metallic that's silvery in color; possibly hematite or manganese, if I had to hazard a guess, bearing a resemblance to plumes. This highly silicated material is quite durable; it's naturally hard enough to take an excellent polish, so it will wear well in any type of jewelry you can conjure up. The stone has a well rounded dome of 5+mm, and a sleek designer shape, polished both front and back.
Size: 60x20mm
Weight: approximately 53 carats
$129.00 
 Shattuckite in chrysocolla
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