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Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

 
Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 64303
Mineral:Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite
Locality:Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco
Description:Lustrous translucent white rhombohedral calcite crystals with outer late-growth cobalt-rich calcite that gives them a deep pink-purple color. These calcite specimens are commonly labeled as Cobaltoan Calcite because of the cobalt impurities.
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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