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Shattuckite

Shattuckite is a cooper silicate hydroxide mineral, it’s crystal system is orthorhombic.  It is found in cooper mines, often in association with Ajoite, Turquoise, Chrysocolla, as well as Malachite and other cooper silicates.
Its colour range from light blue to deep blue, and sometimes green. One of it’s growing habits is fibres. It can also occur in a granular habit. Shattuck mine in Bisbee , Arizona. Other localities are in Argentina, Austria, Congo, Germany, Greece, Namibia, Norway, South Africa, and Great Britain, as well as a number of places in the southwestern USA.

Shattuckite is said to help one with communication and to look at one’s self with words, action or thoughts are causing discord, instead of blaming others for one’s difficulties. It is considered to be a soothing and calming stone for those who are excessively judgmental, reactive, aggressive or irresponsible.