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Calcite (Var: Cobaltoan Calcite)

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Just look at the length and articulation of these crystals! A recent small batch of these cobaltoan calcites with relatively large and quite gemmy crystals has come out of Bou Azzer, and I have grabbed all I could. They are truly exceptional for what they are! The crystals that peak the matrix here measure up to above one centimeter in length, with fine pyramidal terminations. 4.1 x 3.2 x 2.3cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 3.2 x 2.3 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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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.