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Calcite (Var: Cobaltoan Calcite)

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Look at the SIZE of these pink cobaltoan calcite crystals! Cobaltoan calcite is most often seen as a druse, but occasionally fine pieces with big crystals come out of Morocco. These crystals measure to 1.2 cm in length! There is the normal damage to the crystals around the periphery, but this is almost always the case with these due to the way the specimens have to be removed. 6.5 x 4.2 x 2.6 cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 4.2 x 2.6 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.