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Calcite (Cobalt-rich) from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Calcite (Cobalt-rich) from Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 16712
Mineral:Calcite (Cobalt-rich)
Locality:Concepción del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Bright pink layered formation of cobalt-rich calcite 13 mm thick. Lighter pink layers alternate with the translucent pink calcite. The top side is botryoidal terminations of the calcite. Unique intense color.
Overall Size:4x2x2 cm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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