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RM331   Cobaltoan calcite

Cobaltoan calcite specimen showing carbonate growths with colours between magenta and yellow, typical for this classic Catalan mine. The mineralization is filling fissures of the Triassic conglomerates. Nowadays mine is partially collapsed and restored and it is impossible to get specimens. This sample is from a previous single finding before shaft was filled and some galleries restored.

Size: 4,5 x 4,1 x 2,5 cm.
Found in ca. 2005
Fluorescent under long wave UV
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RM340   Cobaltoan calcite

A huge size cobaltoan calcite specimen showing concretionary growths with a good and deep color and covering white aragonite aggregates. The mineralization is filling fissures of the Triassic conglomerates, which are very visible in this specimen.

Main side shows a polished section where we can enjoy perfectly banded purple calcite and conglomerate individual clasts. Nowadays mine is partially collapsed and restored and it is impossible to get specimens.

Size: 13,0 x 5,5 x 1,0 cm.
Found in ca. 2005
Fluorescent under long wave UV
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RM330   Cobaltoan calcite

A huge size cobaltoan calcite specimen showing concretionary growths with a good and deep purple color. The mineralization is filling fissures of the Triassic conglomerates, which are very visible in this specimen and with a cavity that gives an aesthetic shape.

One side shows a polished section where we can enjoy perfectly banded purple calcite and conglomerate individual clasts. On the other side fracture is totally natural and not polished. Nowadays mine is partially collapsed and restored and it is impossible to get specimens.

 

Size: 10,8 x 6,4 x 3,0 cm.
Found in ca. 2005
Fluorescent under long wave UV
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