About Aragonite
A calcium carbonate, a polymorph of calcite, often forming prismatic crystals, radiating aggregates, or coral-like structures (Flos Ferri). It's a grounding Earth healer, promoting patience, concentration, and emotional stability.
Primary Hues
White, Colorless, Grey, Yellow, Brown, Green, Blue, Pink, Red
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone that aids concentration. Believed to combat oversensitivity, reduce stress, and provide insight into problems. Teaches patience and acceptance.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes nurturing- grounding- and connection to Earth- aligning with Aragonite's earth-healing properties.
Ten of Pentacles
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Pentacles
Rationale: Represents stability- security- and connection to ancestral roots- resonating with Aragonite's grounding energy.
Associated Deities
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother- Primal Earth Goddess
Rationale: Aragonite's strong connection to Earth energy aligns perfectly with Gaia.
Demeter
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Agriculture- Harvest- Earth's Fertility
Rationale: Demeter's domain over the earth's bounty connects to Aragonite's grounding and nurturing qualities.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding Earth Energy Meditation
Stress Reduction Altar
Chakra Balancing Focus (Brown/Red)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Aragonite is classified as a carbonate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Ca CO3. Common crystal habits include commonly dendritic or pseudo-hexagonal; can also be acicular, tabular, prismatic, coral-like.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Carbonate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Ca CO3
- IMA Symbol: Arg (not to be confused with arginine)[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Can come in a variety of colors, but commonly red or white
- Crystal Habit: Commonly dendritic or pseudo-hexagonal; can also be acicular, tabular, prismatic, coral-like
- Twinning: Cyclic on {110}, forms pseudohexagonal aggregates. If polysynthetic, forms fine striations parallel to [110].
- Cleavage: Good on [110], Poor on {110}.
- Luster: Vitreous, waxy, resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Calcite (polymorph)
- Strontianite
- Witherite
- Cerussite (aragonite group minerals)
- Gypsum
- Celestite (common in sedimentary environments, hot springs, and caves)