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Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Aghbar Mine, 10 km east of Bou Azzer Mine, Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

 
Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Aghbar Mine, 10 km east of Bou Azzer Mine, Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Aghbar Mine, 10 km east of Bou Azzer Mine, Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Aghbar Mine, 10 km east of Bou Azzer Mine, Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 82933
Mineral:Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite
Locality:Aghbar Mine, 10 km east of Bou Azzer Mine, Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Description:Small cluster of lustrous translucent-to-transparent pink calcite crystals with no matrix on the bottom. The calcite pink color is caused by due to cobalt impurities. These specimens are commonly called Cobaltoan Calcite by mineral collectors. Ex. Miller collection T3664
Overall Size:16x11x8 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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