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Aragonite

Aragonite is a beautiful mineral that forms in caves and the ocean. It can be found in many colors like white, pink, and blue. Some people use aragonite to make jewelry and decorations.

Aspecto

The Aragonite often forms needle-like crystals or branching, coral-like structures called flos ferri. It can be colorless, white, yellow, or even vibrant blue, sometimes appearing as delicate, radiating sprays. Its unique crystal shapes and often acicular habit help distinguish it.

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Aragonite

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It's a secret ingredient in the dazzling luster of natural pearls!

Scientists study aragonite to learn about past ocean temperatures and climates.

Sometimes found growing in caves, forming intricate 'cave flower' formations.

Under ultraviolet light, some aragonite crystals can glow in bright colors!

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Ocean Architect

Aragonite is a key building block for the strong shells and skeletons of many marine creatures, like corals and mollusks.

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Shape-Shifter's Secret

Aragonite has a unique crystal structure, making it a polymorph that can naturally transform into calcite over time.

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Heat Teller

Aragonite can change into the mineral calcite when heated to temperatures around 400°C, marking past thermal events.

Medidas y detalles

Color Range
white, colorless, yellow, blue, green
Hardness
3.5
Luster
vitreous
Specific Gravity
2.95
Crystal System
orthorhombic

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Aragonite is safe to handle but should not be ingested. Always wash your hands after touching minerals.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el color Range de Aragonite?

white, colorless, yellow, blue, green

¿Cuál es el hardness de Aragonite?

3.5

¿Cuál es el luster de Aragonite?

vitreous

¿Cuál es el specific Gravity de Aragonite?

2.95

¿Cuál es el crystal System de Aragonite?

orthorhombic

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