Hexagonal Aragonite Crystals From Morocco 1901 • 11. 3 Oz.
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:15710674 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Morocco |
Aragonite, HexagonalCollector Quality Mineral Specimen • From the Sefrou Province of Morocco
Background Info: Aragonite is a carbonate mineral, one of the two common, naturally occurring, crystal forms of calcium carbonate, CaCO3 (the other form being the mineral calcite). It is formed by biological and physical processes, including precipitation from marine and freshwater environments.Aragonite’s crystal lattice differs from that of calcite, resulting in a different cr...ystal shape, an orthorhombic system with acicular crystals. Repeated twinning results in pseudo-hexagonal forms. Aragonite may be columnar or fibrous, occasionally in branching stalactitic forms called flos-ferri (“flowers of iron”) from their association with the ores at the Carinthian iron mines.
Collecting Location: These spcimens come from Tazouta, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco. it is a famous locality tht produces aragonite trillings. The locality was earlier referred to as Tagnaneit or Takaneit. The aragonites are found in an open outcrop, which had never been mined.
Metaphysical and Healing PropertiesAragonite is an Earth healer. Use Aragonite when working with the Root and Earth Star Chakras, and for grounding and connecting to the Earth. Aragonite can also be used for clearing blockages of energy in ley lines and for healing geopathic stress. Aragonite acts as a stabilizing stone, and can be helpful for those who have focused solely on spiritual pursuits to the exclusion of other necessary tasks. Aragonite assists those who need to release issues from the past as well as attachments in the present.Aragonite promotes focus and concentration, and can be helpful for students. Meditating with Aragonite can help to ground spiritual growth into the lower chakras, raising the overall vibration of the body. Many crystal lovers enjoy Aragonite’s centering energies, and work with it to help bring peace and serenity to volatile situations.Aragonite calms, centers, stabilizes and increases the ability to remain patient, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It will enhance and encourage sensitivity and generosity. Aragonite can be an aid for those who lack discipline and self-control, and can help one to overcome stagnation in their personal growth.Physically, Aragonite’s ability to raise vibrational energies of the body can assist with all types of healing. Aragonite can help to speed up the recovery from broken bones and nerve damage. Its highly grounding energies allow Aragonite to help relieve stress and nerve problems that may lead to restlessness, twitching or spasms.
Commercial UsesThere are many varieties of aragonite and they come in a variety of colors. The Moroccan aragonite is used primarily for collections, education and for metaphysical purposes.
Mineral PropertiesGeneral Category Carbonate mineral Formula CaCO3 Strunz class 5.AB.15 Crystal system Orthorhombic Dipyramidal class Space group Orthorhombic H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space group: Pmcn Unit cell a = 4.95, b = 7.96 c = 5.74 [Å]; Z = 4
Identification Color White, red, yellow, orange, green, purple, grey, blue and brown Crystal habit Pseudohexagonal, prismatic crystals, acicular, columnar, globular, reniform, pisolitic, coralloidal, stalactitic, internally banded Twinning Polysynthetic parallel to {100} cyclically on {110} Cleavage Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011} Fracture Subconchoidal Tenacity Brittle Mohs scale 3.5-4 Luster Vitreous, resinous on fracture surfaces Streak White Diaphaneity Translucent to transparent Specific gravity 2.95 Optical properties Biaxial (-) Refractive index nα = 1.529 - 1.530 nβ = 1.680 - 1.682 nγ = 1.685 - 1.686 Birefringence δ = 0.156 2V angle 18° Solubility Dilute acid Fluorescence: Pale rose, yellow, white or bluish; phosphorescence: Greenish or white (LW UV); yellowish (SW UV) Satisfaction Guaranteed: We strive to provide you with the highest quality material, timely service and polite customer service. If we have fallen short in any of these categories please contact us prior to providing feedback so that we may attempt to meet your needs.
Background Info: Aragonite is a carbonate mineral, one of the two common, naturally occurring, crystal forms of calcium carbonate, CaCO3 (the other form being the mineral calcite). It is formed by biological and physical processes, including precipitation from marine and freshwater environments.Aragonite’s crystal lattice differs from that of calcite, resulting in a different cr...ystal shape, an orthorhombic system with acicular crystals. Repeated twinning results in pseudo-hexagonal forms. Aragonite may be columnar or fibrous, occasionally in branching stalactitic forms called flos-ferri (“flowers of iron”) from their association with the ores at the Carinthian iron mines.
Collecting Location: These spcimens come from Tazouta, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco. it is a famous locality tht produces aragonite trillings. The locality was earlier referred to as Tagnaneit or Takaneit. The aragonites are found in an open outcrop, which had never been mined.
Metaphysical and Healing PropertiesAragonite is an Earth healer. Use Aragonite when working with the Root and Earth Star Chakras, and for grounding and connecting to the Earth. Aragonite can also be used for clearing blockages of energy in ley lines and for healing geopathic stress. Aragonite acts as a stabilizing stone, and can be helpful for those who have focused solely on spiritual pursuits to the exclusion of other necessary tasks. Aragonite assists those who need to release issues from the past as well as attachments in the present.Aragonite promotes focus and concentration, and can be helpful for students. Meditating with Aragonite can help to ground spiritual growth into the lower chakras, raising the overall vibration of the body. Many crystal lovers enjoy Aragonite’s centering energies, and work with it to help bring peace and serenity to volatile situations.Aragonite calms, centers, stabilizes and increases the ability to remain patient, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It will enhance and encourage sensitivity and generosity. Aragonite can be an aid for those who lack discipline and self-control, and can help one to overcome stagnation in their personal growth.Physically, Aragonite’s ability to raise vibrational energies of the body can assist with all types of healing. Aragonite can help to speed up the recovery from broken bones and nerve damage. Its highly grounding energies allow Aragonite to help relieve stress and nerve problems that may lead to restlessness, twitching or spasms.
Commercial UsesThere are many varieties of aragonite and they come in a variety of colors. The Moroccan aragonite is used primarily for collections, education and for metaphysical purposes.
Mineral PropertiesGeneral Category Carbonate mineral Formula CaCO3 Strunz class 5.AB.15 Crystal system Orthorhombic Dipyramidal class Space group Orthorhombic H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space group: Pmcn Unit cell a = 4.95, b = 7.96 c = 5.74 [Å]; Z = 4
Identification Color White, red, yellow, orange, green, purple, grey, blue and brown Crystal habit Pseudohexagonal, prismatic crystals, acicular, columnar, globular, reniform, pisolitic, coralloidal, stalactitic, internally banded Twinning Polysynthetic parallel to {100} cyclically on {110} Cleavage Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011} Fracture Subconchoidal Tenacity Brittle Mohs scale 3.5-4 Luster Vitreous, resinous on fracture surfaces Streak White Diaphaneity Translucent to transparent Specific gravity 2.95 Optical properties Biaxial (-) Refractive index nα = 1.529 - 1.530 nβ = 1.680 - 1.682 nγ = 1.685 - 1.686 Birefringence δ = 0.156 2V angle 18° Solubility Dilute acid Fluorescence: Pale rose, yellow, white or bluish; phosphorescence: Greenish or white (LW UV); yellowish (SW UV) Satisfaction Guaranteed: We strive to provide you with the highest quality material, timely service and polite customer service. If we have fallen short in any of these categories please contact us prior to providing feedback so that we may attempt to meet your needs.
