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COBALTOAN Calcite

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Beautiful pink specimen of Cobaltoan Calcite from the Bou Azzer District, Morocco. Excellent very lustrous crystals of Cobaltoan Calcite measuring to 1.8cm with three faces terminations, are richly intergrown in various orientations over a white Calcite with red-brown Goethite. A fine specimen for display.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 8.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Morocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining districtRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$1,500.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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.