Dolomite Crystal - Height: 30 mm - Width: 25 mm- 11.72 g - (1)

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Dolomite crystal specimen from Colombia, Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá, weighing 11.72 g.

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This is undoubtedly a specimen of great mineral rarity. The Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) with an intense blue coloration is an extremely unusual variety in nature, with discoveries in Colombia being the most important and well-documented source internationally. The piece is a singular, isolated monocrystal. It is distinguished by its strongly modified rhombohedral habit. The crystal exhibits a distorted morphology with perceptible curvatures on faces and edges, a crystallographic feature indicating unstable or singular growth conditions (often associated with the incorporation of trace chromophore elements). The hue is a deep, highly saturated blue. This combination of color, its atypical morphology, and its exclusive provenance make it a specimen of both systematic and aesthetic value, making it a coveted addition for any collection specializing in carbonates.

This is undoubtedly a specimen of great mineral rarity. The Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) with an intense blue coloration is an extremely unusual variety in nature, with discoveries in Colombia being the most important and well-documented source internationally. The piece is a singular, isolated monocrystal. It is distinguished by its strongly modified rhombohedral habit. The crystal exhibits a distorted morphology with perceptible curvatures on faces and edges, a crystallographic feature indicating unstable or singular growth conditions (often associated with the incorporation of trace chromophore elements). The hue is a deep, highly saturated blue. This combination of color, its atypical morphology, and its exclusive provenance make it a specimen of both systematic and aesthetic value, making it a coveted addition for any collection specializing in carbonates.

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Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Dolomite
Mineral Form
Crystal
Supplement
SSA
Weight
11.72 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá
Country of Origin
Colombia
Height
30 mm
Width
25 mm
Depth
20 mm
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