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Cobalt Calcite Hand Polished Stones

  • A Grade
  • 1 to 2 Inches
  • 20 to 50 Grams Each
  • Tumbled
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
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In Short

These are A-grade Cobalt Calcite hand polished stones from Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, sold by the piece or by the pound. Cobalt Calcite is calcium carbonate colored an unusually vivid pink by trace cobalt; the DRC is a primary source. Each piece runs 1-2 inches at Mohs 3, sourced through a community partnership. A favorite self love stone for bedside tables.

Batch Lot

Cobalt Calcite, Tumbled Stones

Lot No. COC-TUM-9668

The Piece

Form
Tumbled Stones
Size
1 to 2 Inches25 to 51 mm, longest side
Weight
20 to 50 Grams Each0.71 to 1.76 oz
Per Pound
16 to 24 Pieces

Quality

Grade
A · How We Grade

Provenance

Region
Haut-Lomami
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sourcing
Community PartnershipiSourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work.Sourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work.Our Sourcing Standards

Where It Comes From

Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Pieces from the batch shown. Every piece meets or exceeds what's photographed.Hand-inspected and graded in-house

About This Cobalt Calcite

Cobalt calcite is a soft pink-to-rose calcite colored by trace cobalt. The pink is gentle, sometimes almost peachy, and it pairs with the chalky-soft feel of calcite.

These tumbled stones come from Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's soft (Mohs 3), so handle it with a little care, keep it dry, and store it in its own pouch so harder stones don't scratch it. Worth knowing: a lot of the cobalt calcite on the market is dyed and heat-treated. What we carry is natural and untreated.

Traditionally used to deepen spiritual connections and promote heart-centered consciousness.

Traditionally Used For

Cobalt calcite is traditionally a stone for opening to connection, with yourself and others, coming back to yourself with kindness, and working through difficult feelings at your own pace. It's traditionally linked to the heart chakra. If that resonates, keep it nearby during quiet moments or by the bed for rest. Let it become part of your own quiet routine.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

Offered as a starting point for your own practice.

Chakra
Element
  • Water
Zodiac
Try ThisOn the nightstand or the bathroom shelf, somewhere you see it each morning.
Traditional associations drawn from historical practice. Not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Care and Use

Sensitivity High

Cobalt Calcite sits at 3 on the Mohs scale, among the softest stones we carry, so handle it gently and keep it dry. Long soaks dull the surface, so keep any water contact brief and dry it fully.

Do

  • Wipe Dry
  • Quick Rinse Only
  • Do Not Soak
  • Store Protected
  • Store Separately
  • Handle Gently

Avoid

  • Prolonged Water
  • Saltwater
  • Smoke/Soot
  • Chemical Cleaners
  • Abrasive Contact
  • Pressure
Good ForDisplayMeditation SpaceDry-Care Only
Traditional practice: cleanse with sound, breath or intention; charge under moonlight, morning sunlight (brief) or intention. Offered as tradition, not instruction.
Good to Know

Questions Before You Buy

Is this real cobalt calcite, and is it heated, dyed or treated?

Natural cobalt calcite from Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo. No. The vivid pink color is entirely natural, produced by cobalt ions within the calcite crystal structure.

Will I get the exact pieces in the photos?

You'll receive pieces from the same batch photographed, weighed to the amount you choose. Every piece passes our quality control and meets or exceeds what you see in the photos. Single specimens are listed separately and say so.

What size are the pieces, and how many are in a pound?

Each piece measures 1 to 2 inches on its longest side and weighs 20 to 50 grams. About 16 to 24 pieces per pound at this size, and each option shows its piece count.

What does A grade mean?

AA grade indicates rich, saturated pink color with good surface coverage and a quality hand polish. Pieces should show consistent color without significant gray or white patches. Grades reflect visual quality within a batch. A is standard, with typical inclusions. AA shows stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing. AAA is the top 10 to 15 percent of a batch. Every lot is inspected and graded by our team in Rockville, Maryland, not taken on the supplier’s word.

Where does it come from, and how do you know?

These stones are from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is one of the world's primary sources for high-quality Cobalt Calcite material. It came to us through a community partnership, one of the sourcing models we publish and stand behind.

Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland

Inspected and Graded

By hand, every lot

Every lot is inspected and graded by our expert team before it is listed, not taken on the supplier's word. A on this listing means stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing than the batch average. Pieces that miss the mark never reach the shop.

How We Grade
Sourcing

Sourced through a community partnership

Sourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work. We say what we know and where our tracing stops.

Our Sourcing Standards
Our Promise

Natural stone, every time

Everything we sell is natural in origin: never synthetic, never dyed, never coated. Where a stone has been heated, irradiated or stabilized, which is common in the trade for some species, we say so on the listing. If a piece is not as described, return it within 90 days of delivery.

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