Calcite var. Cobaltoan
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Congo [DRC]
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![Calcite var. Cobaltoan](/Files/Minerals/CalcitevarCobaltoan_676_lg.jpg)
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Congo [DRC] |
Description |
A deep, magenta coating of Cobaltoan Calcite nearly covers one side of this excellent cabinet specimen. |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
Handling |
No special handling is required. |
Modifications |
No modifications. |
Size Group |
Medium Cabinet |
Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
Dimensions |
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Quantity |
1 Specimen |
Mineral List |
Calcite: Ca(CO3) calcium carbonate *
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
Minerals with similar color profiles are shown below.
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Roselite![Roselite](/Files/Minerals/Roselite_1234_0_sm.jpg) Garnet var. Grossular![Garnet var. Grossular](/Files/Minerals/GarnetvarGrossular_149_sm.jpg) Cuprite![Cuprite](/Files/Minerals/Cuprite_950_0_sm.jpg) Quartz var. Amethyst![Quartz var. Amethyst](/Files/Minerals/QuartzvarAmethyst_529_sm.jpg) Quartz var. Ametrine![Quartz var. Ametrine](/Files/Minerals/QuartzvarAmetrine_640_sm.jpg) Cinnabar![Cinnabar](/Files/Minerals/Cinnabar_1496_0_sm.jpg) |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s): calcite
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Tools |
Edit Specimen Search Wikipedia: Calcite (Wiki) Search Mindat: Calcite Search Web Mineral DB: Calcite Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Calcite Search Wikipedia: Cobaltoan (Wiki) Search Mindat: Cobaltoan Search Web Mineral DB: Cobaltoan Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Cobaltoan
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