Cobalt-bearing Calcite (M678)
The locality usually produces only veins of this intense pink Cobalt bearing Calcite, but almost none free-standing crystals or stalactites. This material is an out-standing rarity - it came out as result of small mining projects under the Franco dictatorship to generate a supply of raw materials such as coal, uranium, nickel or cobalt. The contrast to white matrix is wonderful! Although this specimen is small, it should be high ranked for rarity and history!
The locality usually produces only veins of this intense pink Cobalt bearing Calcite, but almost none free-standing crystals or stalactites. This material is an out-standing rarity - it came out as result of small mining projects under the Franco dictatorship to generate a supply of raw materials such as coal, uranium, nickel or cobalt. The contrast to white matrix is wonderful! Although this specimen is small, it should be high ranked for rarity and history!
The locality usually produces only veins of this intense pink Cobalt bearing Calcite, but almost none free-standing crystals or stalactites. This material is an out-standing rarity - it came out as result of small mining projects under the Franco dictatorship to generate a supply of raw materials such as coal, uranium, nickel or cobalt. The contrast to white matrix is wonderful! Although this specimen is small, it should be high ranked for rarity and history!
Cobalt-bearing Calcite (M678)
Spain
LOCATION
Peramea, Baix Pallars, Província de Lleida, Catalunya, Spain
SIZE
25 x 18 x 11 mm
DESCRIPTION
The locality usually produces only veins of this intense pink Cobalt bearing Calcite, but almost none free-standing crystals or stalactites. This material is an out-standing rarity - it came out as result of small mining projects under the Franco dictatorship to generate a supply of raw materials such as coal, uranium, nickel or cobalt. The contrast to white matrix is wonderful! Although this specimen is small, it should be high ranked for rarity and history!