1.8" Aragonite Mineral Two Tone Crystal Cluster Specimen Tazouta Morocco

Location: Tazouta, Morocco

Weight: 3.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Wide

The item pictured is the item you will receive. 

Without Aragonite, many of Earth’s organisms could not exist. This is a mineral most invertebrate organisms use to construct their shells and hard parts. So if you have ever admired a colorful seashell, you have already paid tribute to the range of colors Aragonite comes in and indirectly to the ease with which Aragonite forms at the Earth’s surface. 

Aragonite and calcite are polymorphs—minerals sharing the same chemical formula but differing slightly in their crystal structures. These minerals often coexist and are so alike that only expert geologists typically distinguish between them. Today, calcite is more stable and prevalent in modern seas, yet in Earth's past, Aragonite was the dominant and more stable form. Their nearly identical physical characteristics make this specimen a fascinating choice for collectors who appreciate both scientific value and natural beauty.