About Aragonite

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  • Mineralogy and geology*
  • Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
  • Common Associations

Mineralogy and Geology of Aragonite

Mineral formula: CaCO3

Grouping: member of the aragonite group

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal habit: Short to long prismatic, sometimes flattened; acicular, often with steep pyramidal or domed terminations; or tabular; also stalactic, columnar, in stellate or radiating aggregates, and fibrous crusts of tiny acicular crystals.

Cleavage: distinct/good on {010}

Fracture: subconchoidal

Color: clear, often colored by impurities

Streak: uncolored, white

Luster: vitreous, resinous

Diaphaneity: transparent, translucent

Moh’s scale hardness: 3 ½ - 4

Specific gravity: 2.947

Named after: the village of Molina de Aragon, Spain, by Abraham Gottleib Werner, in 1793

Type locality: the Gallo River, Molina de Aragon, Spain

Geological occurrence: As a component of the shells of marine organisms;  speleothems in limestone caves; as pisolites, sinters and massive lamellar deposits at geysers and hot springs; as seafloor oolites; with siderite in iron deposits; with calcite and dolomite and other magnesium minerals in altered serpentinites, dunites and peridotites; and as a replacement mineral in various rock types and ore deposits, formed from low-temperature and pressure aqueous solutions.

Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Aragonite is a warming, nurturing and centering stone, perfect for stressful times and for preparing for meditation. It has been known to stimulate communication with the higher planes. In times of over-whelming responsibility it can assist with patience.

Common Associations

  • Chakra – when clear, associated with all chakras; orange-yellow, sacral/solar plexus.
  • Numerology - vibrates to the number 9
  • Zodiac – Capricorn
  • Birthstone – none traditional
  • Wedding Anniversary – none traditional

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.