86g Pink Cobalto Calcite

This pink cobalto calcite specimen was sourced directly from Bou Azzer, Morocco. It is natural and has not been altered.

Cobaltoan calcite is a type of calcite mineral that is coloured pink or red due to the presence of cobalt ions. It is also commonly known as cobalto calcite. Cobaltoan calcite is often found in the oxidized zone of cobalt-bearing deposits and can be associated with other minerals such as malachite, azurite, and chrysocolla. In addition to its use as a mineral specimen, cobaltoan calcite has been used as a pigment and as a gemstone.