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Calcite (Cobalt-rich) from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

 
Calcite (Cobalt-rich) from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Calcite (Cobalt-rich) from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 36728
Mineral:Calcite (Cobalt-rich)
Locality:Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco
Description:Colorful cluster of translucent pink calcite crystals crystallized over an earlier generation of gray calcite crystals. The bright pink color is due to cobalt impurities in the calcite and this variety is often sold as cobaltian calcite.
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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