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Cobalt-bearing Calcite

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Spain
1.69 carats
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A pink to purple cobalt-bearing variety of calcite.

Cobalt-bearing Calcite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
 
 

Cobalt-bearing Calcite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Cobalt-bearing Calcite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:1.69 cts
Heaviest:6.44 cts
Average:3.24 cts
Total photos:5
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1.69ct to 2.17ct2.17ct to 2.64ct2.64ct to 3.11ct3.11ct to 3.59ct3.59ct to 4.06ct4.06ct to 4.54ct4.54ct to 5.01ct5.02ct to 5.49ct5.49ct to 5.97ct5.97ct to 6.44ct
General Information
A variety or type of:Calcite
Chemical Formula
(Ca,Co)CO
 
3
Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Colour
Causes of ColourCo2+ partial replacement for calcium in calcite structure.
Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Further Information
Mineral information:Cobalt-bearing Calcite information at mindat.org
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