Pink Cobaltoan Calcite Crystals

Cobaltoan calcite crystals from material mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Large and distinctively pink, these grade A stones deserve to be displayed somewhere they can be seen and enjoyed. 

Their impressive colour is caused by impurities of cobalt.  This relatively rare mineral can only be found in a few countries.  Most of the finest specimens come from Congo and Morocco. 

Cobalt is one of the most economically important metals in the world.  It's a vital component for the production of lithium ion batteries.  These rechargeable batteries are used in electronic equipment and a variety of applications.

When a higher concentration of cobalt is present the shade and depth of colour is increased.

Being a variety of calcite cobaltoan calcite is quite soft so should be handled carefully.

We are unable to confirm whether the pink colour of cobaltoan calcite is stable.  Exposure to sunlight causes many natural minerals to fade.  Some fade quicker than others.

Although classed as large sized stone size can vary from piece to piece.