Description: An elite, museum-quality cabinet display specimen featuring vibrant sky-blue orbicular Shattuckite nestled within an intact, three-dimensional natural pocket lined with bladed, iridescent Chalcocite crystal sprays. Sourced from the globally renowned Kaokoveld Plateau in Namibia, this specimen represents the absolute pinnacle of African secondary copper silicate formations.
Unlike typical massive ore or polished slabs, this specimen preserves a fully open, three-dimensional natural vug. The pocket walls reveal fan-like radiating Chalcocite crystal fringes that display a striking peacock-blue and purple iridescent sheen under direct lighting. Framing this metallic rim is a pristine, high-contrast interior of concentric "bullseye" Shattuckite micro-spheres and intricate lace growth rings. An extraordinary flagship acquisition for the most discerning mineral collection.
Specimen Details Primary Minerals: Shattuckite and Chalcocite Locality: Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia Habit: Concentric orbicular Shattuckite in bladed iridescent Chalcocite vug Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.9 x 4.3 cm (3.2 x 3.1 x 1.7 in) Weight: 260 g (9.17 oz).
Every Gatsby Gems specimen is hand-selected for exceptional mineral quality, provenance, and aesthetic distinction. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for safe arrival and lasting display in your collection.
