Evanston Store Hours
| Sunday: | CLOSED |
|---|---|
| Monday: | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday: | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday: | CLOSED |
| Thursday: | 10:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday: | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday: | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Cobaltoan dolomite has bright pink cobalt crystals that grow on dolomite/limestone. The combination of minerals is a rare variant of the common mineral, dolomite. Cobaltoan dolomite is only found in 5 countries, most often mined from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. The crystals are small in shape, but often have a soft shimmer and the bright pink color is highly sought after.
After collecting fossils as a hobby for many years growing up, Dave Douglass opened Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop in 1970 at the age of 20 (with the help of his parents) at 1312 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. The shop contained minerals and fossils, mostly self-collected by the Douglass family.
