1.8" Aragonite Mineral Two Tone Crystal Cluster Specimen Tazouta Morocco

Location: Tazouta, Morocco

Weight: 3.2 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Wide

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Aragonite is crucial for the survival of many organisms on Earth, as it is the mineral most invertebrates use to build their shells and hard structures. If you’ve ever appreciated a colorful seashell, you’ve seen the variety of hues Aragonite presents and witnessed its natural ability to form easily at the Earth’s surface.

Aragonite and calcite are polymorphs—minerals sharing the same chemical formula but featuring subtly different crystal structures. They often appear side by side and are so alike that only seasoned geologists typically bother to tell them apart. While calcite dominates today’s seas as the more stable and widespread mineral, there were eras in Earth’s history when Aragonite held that crown. Physically, these two minerals are nearly indistinguishable, making their hidden rivalry all the more intriguing.