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Cobaltoan Calcite & Calcite

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Cobaltoan Calcite & Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 5 × 3.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.40cm
Weight: 
150.00gr
Description

A striking cobaltoancalcite specimen with calcite formations. The colour and contrast of these minerals is truly captivating.  

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cobaltoan Calcite

Variety Of: 

Calcite

Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
3.0
Formula: 
(Ca,Co)CO3
Hardness: 
0.0

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White