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Calcite (Var: Cobaltoan Calcite)

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Over the past two years, we have seen a good supply of wonderful cobaltoan calcites come out of Bou Azzer. These have always been prized for their fabulous pink color, and sometimes, good-sized crystals - such as the ones richly covering the walls of the two narrow vugs in this large specimen. These are BIG, BRIGHT crystals, measuring up to one centimeter.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.4 x 7.9 x 6.4 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.