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Calcite var. Cobaltoan

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The sparkle, the splash, the bright fuchsia flash makes this Cobaltoan Calcite from Morocco a true grandstander in a case! The brilliant color of the 3mm to 1cm intense fuchsia botryoids contrasts exquisitely with the Pyrite-white carbonate-rich matrix. The Cobaltoan Calcite is translucent and scintillates with any ambient light! A super fun specimen!

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 6.9 x 5.3 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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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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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.