Natural XXL Rare Rhodocalcite Specimen x 1 From Congo

A NOTE FROM NICK 
A Natural Super Rare XXL Rhodocalcite Bright Gemmy Pink Dog Tooth Calcite Manganoic Calcite Crystals on Matrix with Blue Plancheite and Chrysocolla  Specimen. Gorgeous!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Rhodo-calcite, often referred to as Cobalto Calcite or Cobalto Calcite, is a calcium carbonate mineral notable for its distinctive pink color due to the inclusion of cobalt in its crystal structure.

Description and Formation: Rhodo-calcite is part of the Calcite group, which is known for its calcium carbonate composition. The mineral's color varies from light pink to a more intense pink, influenced by the cobalt content. It forms in environments where cobalt is present, often alongside other minerals like dolomite, malachite, and heterogenite. The mineral can be found in hydrothermal veins, metasomatic deposits, and sedimentary manganese deposits, especially in locations where manganese and cobalt are part of the geological setting.

Mining and Locality: In Congo, specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rhodo-calcite or Cobalto Calcite has been mined from notable locations like the Mashamba West Mine in the Sicomines copper-cobalt project in Mutshatsha, Lualaba. This area is famous for producing beautifully crystallized specimens with vibrant colorations.

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Pink, Green, White

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Congo
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 254 x 190 x 189 mm