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Cobaltoan Calcite

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Cobaltoan Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Agoudal Mines, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12.2 × 6.5 × 5.3 cm
Weight: 
297.00gr
Description

Gorgeous big specimen of superb cobalt-rich calcite of striking fuchsia colour, forming nice curved bands stacked to form a thick block of superb colour. The external layer is terminated by well formed crystalized pink calcite crystals. The colour is the best it can be found at the locality, enhanced by the cut and polished surface.

Acquired in 24/06/2011. Ex Gustaaf collection #795, with his handwritten label.

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Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cobaltoan Calcite

Variety Of: 

Calcite

Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
3.0
Formula: 
(Ca,Co)CO3
Hardness: 
0.0

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