Cobaltoan Calcite (excellent)

Item Description

Mashamba West cobaltoan calcites are among the most desirable calcites in the world, due to their rich pink color and sharp crystal form. This outstanding and pristine, lustrous and translucent scalenohedron has vivid pink color and classic form. The crystal faces are lightly frosted and it is aesthetically attached to a bit of matrix. Calcites of this exceptional quality are normally reserved for the Gallery. They don't come around very often in this quality, especially at auction! A fine and rare spiker. Valued at $1750-2000.