Crystal Database

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Shattuckite

Shattuckite is a copper silicate hydroxide mineral forming in the oxidation zone of copper deposits. Shattuckite is relatively rare, but has been found worldwide.

Sprays of Shattuckite crystals make fine collectors specimens, and polished massive specimens are particularly colourful and collectable.

Metaphysical Properties

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Shattuckite stimulates the heart, throat and third eye chakras and is a crystal of truth, communication and intuition. Shattuckite has a deeply peaceful, loving and protective energy.

Shattuckite provides clear and concise communication and interpretation of spirit messages, psychic visions and oracles. Meditation with Shattuckite reveals which areas of ones life need attention to align life purpose to one higher spiritual purpose.

Shattuckite teaches self responsibility and integrity in one actions.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Shattuckite can be helpful in treating ear, nose and throat disorders and infections.

Shattuckite may be useful in harmonising and regulating blood function.

Colour:

light to dark blue, turquoise

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Orthorhombic

Formations:

acicular to thin prismatic crystals, sprays of acicular radial crystal clusters. Massive, fibrous and compact

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

Cu₅(SiO₃)₄(OH)₂

Hardness:

3.5

Lustre:

dull to vitreous, opaque to translucent

Cleavage:

perfect in two directions

Varieties:

none

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.