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Cobalt Calcite
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Cobalt Calcite is believed by some to help in balancing the heart chakra. |
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Cobalt Calcite is believed by some crystals healers to be true gift of love.
They also believed Cobalt Calcite can aid in the formation of friendships
by encouraging positive attitudes. |
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Just
The Facts |
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Cobalt Calcite has a beautiful pink to red color, occasionally with white
banding in massive forms. The presence of Cobalt colors the Calcite pink,
a coloring effect that is accentuated by the presence of Calcium. |
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A mineral closely related to Sphaerocobaltite, Cobalt Calcite is composed
of Cobalt Carbonate usually with some Calcium, an intermediary mineral between
Calcite and Sphaerocobaltite. Both Sphaerocobaltite and Cobalt Calcite occur
in the same localities and usually form identical crystals. |
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Cobalt Calcite is commonly associated with Calcite, Dolomite and Malachite.
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Cobalt calcite is often found in the form of crusts or small spherical masses. |
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Cobalt Calcite is commonly collected as a mineral specimen rather than cut
into gemstones. However, its drusy variety, with a nice sparkling sheen, has
recently increased in popularity within the Jewelry industry. Cobalt Calcite
is considered a soft gem. Its specimens can be fragile and should be handled
with extreme care. It is best to wear in a pendant or earrings rather than
as a ring gemstone. |
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Cobalt Calcite is found in small deposits in Germany, Zaire and Mexico. |
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