Aragonite

This naturally occurring Moroccan crystal carries subtle earth tones of reddish brown color from iron rich minerals. Each piece is unique and priced to sell.

Calcium carbonate forms as both Aragonite and Calcite, and these two minerals only differ in their crystallization. Calcite, the more common mineral, forms in trigonal crystals, whereas Aragonite forms orthorhombic crystals.

Aragonite is the main component of many organic substances, such as pearl and coral. The iridescent surface of Pearl and mother-of-pearl is actually a layer of Aragonite secreted by mollusks and related invertebrates.