Location: Kantanga, Democratic Republic of Congo

Size: 2.25 x 2.1 x 1.75 inches

Sometimes also called Salrose or Cobaltoan Dolomite. While most of the pieces are Dolomite and this piece is calcite. These are always showy and add a lot of color to a collection that is not dyed and does not break the bank.

Cobaltoan Calcite is a Cobalt bearing Calcite.

Calcite is a carbonate mineral and is the principal constituent of limestone and marble. It occurs in many shapes, sizes and colors making it a staple of many mineral collections.  In fact there are many collectors that only collect calcites.