Auction Name: Thursday Natural History Select Auction

Lot Number: 76030

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/212601*76030

Polished Chrysocolla & Shattuckite Slab
Sonora, Mexico
5.76 x 4.44 x 0.66 inches (14.63 x 11.28 x 1.68 cm)

This arresting slab features vibrant patches of both bright Shattuckite and Chrysocolla accented by pops of deep black and dark red patches. Shattuckite is a scarce Copper mineral highly regarded for its vivid blue color, and Chrysocolla is a basic Copper Silicate that typically forms as a pseudomorph following other Copper-based minerals. Known for its sharp and vibrant coloring, Chrysocolla, when coupled with Shattuckite's deep, bright blue, creates a mesmerizing display that is hard to resist. This sizable slice has a fine polish over the primary display face.

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