Cobaltoan Calcite on Calcite

Aghbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Ouarzazate Prov., Morocco
Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm
Start Time: 05/18/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/24/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Stunning hot-pink cobaltoan calcite rhombs cover an earlier generation of colorless calcite on this incredibly colorful plate from recent finds at the Aghbar Mine. The scattered coatings of oxides are a super accent. These are about the most vividly colored calcites from this famous district and will definitely brighten up a display.

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