Specimen #433

Name: Cobaltoan Calcite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draâ Region, Morocco

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7 x 5 x 4 cm.

Weight:

Acquired: 2007-04-20

Source: Kristalle and Crystal Classics

Label: Y

Comment: A super and unusual specimen from Morocco. Vivid raspberry pink translucent Cobaltoan Calcite crystals (to 5mm) with finely stepped growth have overgrown white acicular Calcite, which is still visible through the pink crystals. The tips of the Calcite crystal point out the top of the Cobaltoan Calcite over growth as small frosty white tips. A very attractive and interesting specimen.

Minerals: Calcite (CaCO₃) Cobaltocalcite

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