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Chinese Name:藍矽銅礦/(斜矽銅礦)
English Name:Shattuckite
Chemical Composition:Cu5(SiO3)4(OH)2 | a copper silicate hydroxide mineral. It is closely related to Plancheite in sturcture and appearance, and the 2 minerals are often confused
Crystal System:orthorhombic 
Crystal Habit: Usually in granular massive form and also as fibrous acicular crystals
Hardness:3.5
Luster:Vitreous to Silky
SG:~4.1
Related Chakra:Third-eye. Throat
Astrological Sign:Sagittarius, Aquarius
Locality:Arizona, USA, American southwest, Germany, Greece, Namibia, South Africa, Great Britain, and Argentina
Colour: ranges from a light sky blue, to a dark, deep blue
Source of Name:It was first discovered in 1915 in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona, specifically the Shattuck Mine (hence the name).

At the Shattuck Mine, it forms pseudomorphs after malachite. A pseudomorph is an atom by atom replacement of a crystal structure by another crystal structure, but with little alteration of the outward shape of the original crystal.

Its commonly found near or in association with Malachite, Chrysocolla, Turquoise, and Ajoite.

 
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Functions:
1. Shattuckite is a stone of intuition, mediumship, and psychic abilities. 
2. Shattuckite can sharpen your intuition and boost your concentration.
3. It also has strong protective powers that can guard you against physical or psychic harm.
4. It can bring courage and inner strength when you’re faced with a stressful situation.
5. It can also be beneficial to you when you need to remember and comprehend large amounts of information in a short amount of time.
   
General care:
 
1. Avoid contact with perfumes, hair spay, make-up.
2. Gem can be scratched easily, so wear with caution.
3. Avoid direct sunlight for a long period of time.
4 Avoid heat.
5. Do not soak in jewellery cleaner.
6. Avoid contact with household cleaners.
7. Avoid using ultrasonic and steam cleaners.
8. Cleaning: Use lukewarm plain water and a soft brush to scrub behind the stone where dirt can collect.

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shattuckite; https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals/shattuckite; https://meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/shattuckite/
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