2.1" Aragonite Mineral Two Tone Crystal Cluster Specimen Tazouta Morocco

Location: Tazouta, Morocco

Weight: 3.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.1 Inches Long, 1.8 Inches Wide, 1.7 Inches Wide

The item pictured is the item you will receive. 

Aragonite is essential to many of Earth’s organisms, serving as the building block for the shells and hard structures of numerous invertebrates. When you admire a vibrant seashell, you’re appreciating the beautiful range of colors that Aragonite can display, as well as the remarkable ease with which it forms right at the Earth’s surface. This mineral plays a vital role in the natural world and offers a captivating glimpse into the processes that shape our environment.

Aragonite and calcite are polymorphs—minerals sharing the same chemical makeup but with slightly different crystal structures. They often appear together and are so alike that only expert geologists usually find it necessary to tell them apart. Today, calcite is more stable and prevalent in our seas, but in Earth’s history, Aragonite was once the dominant and more stable form. Their physical properties are almost indistinguishable, making them fascinating specimens for any mineral enthusiast.