Lapidary preformed cabochon slab, Shattuckite sanded and shaped, 34x24x5 mm, ready to finish, natural, from Ajo Arizona, w/stand (0078)

Rare, scarce and unique small to medium lapidary slabs, preformed sanded and shaped with flat backs and fronts ready to finish, all sides smoothed with 600 diamond grit giving most a glow so they can be used asis in jewelry or as a specimen, stand included.

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PREFORMED SLAB DESCRIPTION:

RARE SHATTUCKITE, preformed shaped and sanded, 34 x 24 x 5 mm, 57 ct. Azurite and secondary minerals found in the Ajo copper mines of Arizona. Green (Malachite), red (Cuprite) and blue (Azurite). This slab produced a mirror finish with 1500 diamond grit. Pictures show some surface fracturing, the slab is still sound and won't break at the fractures. Unique material for a rare specimen for your collection or jewelry. Preformed to make it easier for you to finish.

A very unique and rare type of Shattuckite from Arizona. Shattuckite is a relatively rare copper silicate mineral. It was first discovered in 1915 in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona, specifically the Shattuck Mine (hence the name). I was told that my rough came from the Ajo mine. I have also seen similar for sale on the internet. Shattuckite is normally found with copper ores, Malachite Cuprite and Azurite, because of its unparalleled colors it makes beautiful jewelry and specimens. Within the blue Azurite you can see a very dark blue, that I've been told is Shattuckite.

INFO ON SLABS
Use my pictures with the 10 x 10 mm background squares and the 18 mm dime to help with size visualization. All pictures show a slab that has been given a nice glow or bright polish from 600-1500 diamond grit, some even have a mirror polish.

I try to eliminate all the pits and open fractures and I smooth all sides. I will note anything I couldn't remove. Your going to get a slab that is going to be easy to finish or use asis. I preform the slabs by sanding and shaping them with 120 to 600 diamond grit and sometimes up to 1500 grit, by removing all grit lines before the next stage in sanding gives the slab a superior looking finish and makes it ready for the next step. My preform really helps you cut down the time it takes you to finish these slabs. No waste to deal with.

FINISHING SLABS: If you want to finish the slab(s), I have posted my recommendation on how to do this, see my website blog on https://Designsbyshirl.patternbyetsy.com. (until Etsy allows clickable links to the Pattern shops you have to cut and paste or type the name into another window).

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