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Calcite

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Bright pink (though not quite as bright as the pics show), lustrous, shimmering crystals of pink cobaltoan calcite from recent finds in Morocco. One of the last we have to auction! 3.9 x 3.2 x 3.1cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 3.2 x 3.1 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
Learn about Calcite
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.