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2.8" Sparkling Cobaltoan Calcite Crystal Cluster - Congo
This is a sparkling cobaltoan calcite crystal cluster from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cobaltoan calcite, also known as cobaltocalcite, is one of many different varieties of calcite, forming with a chemical composition of (Ca,Co)CO3. It crystallizes in a trigonal crystal system and forms rhombohedral or scalenohedral crystals. These crystals tend to display a pink color that ranges anywhere from a pinkish-salmon to a hot pink.
SPECIES
Calcite var. Cobaltoan Calcite
LOCATION
Katanga Province, D.R. Congo
SIZE
2.8 x 1.6"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#146708