Crystal Database

Photo: Aragonite Sputnik

Aragonite

Aragonite is a naturally occurring polymorph of calcium carbonate which differs from calcite in its crystal lattice structure. A delicate coral like form of Aragonite is known as Flos Ferri, and the more common twinned hexagonal prismatic forms are known as Aragonite Sputnik.

Aragonite is secreted by molluscs and forms pearl and coral and the iridescent surface of mother of pearl and ammonite fossils. Aragonite deposits are also found in hot springs, caves and mines.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Aragonite

Aragonite is an excellent centring and grounding crystal and is helpful in easing stress and anger.

Aragonite stimulates communication on a higher spiritual level and can help to maintain discipline, reliability and practicality with all matters in hand.

Aragonite is an earth healer and combats geopathic stress.

Photo: Aragonite Sputnik

Crystal Healing Uses

Aragonite can be used to warm and combat chill. Aragonite also assists calcium absorption and helps with vitamin A and D deficiencies.

Aragonite helps relieve generalised aches and pains.

Colour:

brown, white, grey, yellow, red, blue, green, colourless

Photo: Aragonite Sputnik

Class:

Carbonate, Calcite, Aragonite

Group:

Orthorhombic

Formations:

pseudohexagonal trillings, long, slender, prismatic crystals or short stubby ones, acicular, radiating, fibrous, columnar, stalactitic, botryoidal, pisolitic, oolitic, tuberose, granular, and ball-like protrusions of pseudohexagonal crystals

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

CaCO₃

Hardness:

3.5 to 4

Lustre:

vitreous, opaque to transparent

Cleavage:

distinct in one direction

Varieties:

Flos Ferri, Mossottite, Tarnowitzite, Nicholsonite, Tufa, Travertine, Ammolite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.