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Roselite, Calcite

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Now here is an interesting, uncommon and PRETTY combination of Bou Azzer minerals both of which get their color from the cobalt content: the roselite (very closely related to wendwilsonite, by the way), an intense deep scarlet, and the calcite, of course, a pretty pastel pink. You see specimens of each coming from Morocco lately, but typically not both together like this! 9.6 x 6 x 4 cm

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.6 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.