62 Carat Natural Shattuckite in Dioptase Cabochon 40 x 18.6 mm Gemstone Loose Rare

Gorgeous natural Shattuckite in Dioptase oval-ish cabochon from the Congo, measuring approximately 40.0 x 18.6 x 9.2 mm, and weighing approximately 62.30 carats (12.46g). This beautiful gem primarily displays dark and bright greens of Dioptase, patterned with white and blue. This gemstone is new, hand-shaped in 2020, and is best suited as a display specimen or bezel-set for a pendant. Shattuckite is a relatively rare and captivating copper silicate mineral, highly prized by collectors for its mesmerizing shades of blue, ranging from vivid azure and deep cerulean to captivating indigo, often with intriguing swirls and patterns of lighter and darker tones. Its striking color is attributed to its copper content, and it frequently forms in association with other copper minerals such as Malachite, Chrysocolla, and Azurite, sometimes creating stunning multi-mineral specimens. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Shattuckite is revered in metaphysical circles as a stone of communication and truth, b