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Calcite (Var: Cobaltoan Calcite)

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At the top of this tall matrix is a sort of "nest" of cobaltoan calcite crystals - the ones on the periphery are lighter in color due to contacts, but they serve as a contrast to a half-dozen INTENSELY pink, sizeable and GEMMY crystals. 5.2 x 4.9 x 3.0 cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 4.9 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Bou Azzer mining district, Morocco
from Bou Azzer, Morocco - cobalt-bearing pink calcite with saturated body color, high luster, and gemmy crystals, a prized locality for collectors.
    Calcite (Var: Cobaltoan Calcite) - Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco