Crystabelle Fine Minerals

Description

Natural Crystalline Salrose / Cobaltion Dolomite, Kakanda, Congo

Amazing crystalline Salrose is most commonly considered Pink Calcite or Cobalt Calcite but in fact the material can also potentially be pink Dolomite. Salrose is the common name which is often given to both the cobalt bearing dolomite or the calcites which come out of the Congo. It is often difficult to tell the difference between the calcite or dolomite hosts particularly when the specimens are microcrystalline in nature. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, the common name is often used interchangeably to refer to both or either the calcite or dolomite forms. 

Salrose is generally an over arching term used to describe the “pink stuff” often found in the copper bearing deposits in Southern and Central Africa. Salrose is thus a classic collectible mineral from Congo which is very attractive and very affordable. Specimens can have associations of Malachite or other commonly occurring copper based minerals but not in all instances. 

Generally, the color intensity, extend of crystalline exposure, and size of the individual crystals determine the grading and ultimately the price. Material ranges from pale pink none gemmy specimens, all the way to highly optic deep pink gemmy material which is exceptionally rare. Price is grade dependent.

Salrose is a stone of deep compassion, the compassion occurs first for oneself and one’s past mistakes and fear-based decisions, and then for others.