The shattuckite necklace is a jewel of a rare, deep blue nestled at the base of the neck. This intense blue, sometimes mixed with turquoise, chrysocolla green, or black, has a depth of color unlike any other blue stone. It is a denser blue than azurite, more structured than lapis lazuli, with nuances that change depending on the light and the composition of each bead. Shattuckite is a copper silicate discovered in the Shattuck mine in Bisbee, Arizona, and it often forms alongside chrysocolla, azurite, and malachite in the oxidation zones of copper deposits. This mineral cohabitation sometimes results in spectacular multicolored pieces. Worn as a necklace, it naturally sits between the throat chakra and the third eye chakra, the two centers it works best on.
In lithotherapy, the shattuckite necklace is renowned for its properties of truth, intuition, and mediumistic communication. It is a stone of deep perception that simultaneously opens the third eye (vision) and the throat (expression), creating a direct channel between what one perceives and what one expresses. Worn around the neck, it accompanies the day with this dual opening that sharpens intuition and provides the words to transmit it. It is recommended for mediums, energy healers, therapists who work with intuition, and all people who want to develop their ability to perceive and speak the truth. Tradition also attributes to it properties of channeling and connection to past memories. Shattuckite combines beautifully with azurite (reinforced inner vision), lapis lazuli (wisdom and truth), chrysocolla (gentle communication), or rock crystal (amplification). For maintenance, no salt, no chemicals. Clean your necklace with a soft, slightly damp cloth and recharge it in moonlight. With a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, remove it before showering and sports.
