2.1" Aragonite Mineral Two Tone Crystal Cluster Specimen Tazouta Morocco

Location: Tazouta, Morocco

Weight: 3.9 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.1 Inches Long, 1.7 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Wide

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Aragonite plays a vital role in the survival of many of Earth’s organisms. This mineral is essential for numerous invertebrates to build their shells and hard structures. If you’ve ever admired a colorful seashell, you’ve witnessed the beautiful range of colors Aragonite offers and the remarkable way it naturally forms on the Earth’s surface.

Aragonite and calcite are known as polymorphs, meaning they share the same chemical composition but have slightly different crystal structures. These two minerals often form together and are so alike that only professional geologists usually need to tell them apart. Today, calcite is more stable and common in the chemistry of modern seas. However, in Earth's history, there were times when aragonite was the more stable and prevalent mineral. Both minerals have almost identical physical properties.