AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Morocco > Calcite var. Cobaltian Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 59641 |
Mineral: | Calcite var. Cobaltian Calcite |
Locality: | Aghbar Mine, 10 km east of Bou Azzer Mine, Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco |
Description: | Large cluster of translucent pink cobalt-rich calcite crystals over brecciated matrix. The calcite crystals have silky surface luster and are stubby hexagonal form with rhombohedral terminations. The cobalt impurities cause the pink calcite color. |
Overall Size: | 12x8x4 cm |
Crystals: | 5-9 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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