Aragonite
Aragonite and calcite are polymorphs of calcium carbonate. A polymorph is a solid material that can exist in multiple crystal structures. Therefore, both can be CaCO3 without having the same crystal shape, thus creating some differences.
Aragonite, a calcium carbonate mineral, is often associated with stress relief, grounding, and promoting practicality. In geology, it forms in low-temperature hydrothermal deposits, around hot springs, and in basalts. It is known for its orthorhombic crystal structure and can have acicular, prismatic, or pseudohexagonal habits.
Geological Properties:
- Chemical Composition: Aragonite is a calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
- Crystal Structure: It has an orthorhombic crystal structure, meaning it has three axes of different lengths.
- Form/Habit: Aragonite can form as acicular (needle-like) crystals, prismatic (rod-like) crystals, or pseudohexagonal crystals (due to twinning).
- Formation: It forms in various environments, including low-temperature hydrothermal systems, as speleothemes (cave formations), and in marine sediments.
- Color: Aragonite can be translucent or white when pure, but impurities can cause variations in color, such as yellow, green, pink, blue, purple, red-orange, and brown according to FossilEra.com.
Metaphysical Properties:
- Stress Relief: Aragonite is believed to be a powerful stress reliever and encourages patience and acceptance.
- Intuition and Vision: It is thought to stimulate the third eye and crown chakras, potentially increasing intuition and opening one to new visions.
- Grounding and Stability: It is often associated with connecting to the Earth and grounding one's energy.
- Practicality and Discipline: Aragonite is said to encourage practicality and discipline, helping to create structure in life.
- Chakra Alignment: It is believed to connect the root chakra to the Earth, promoting a sense of groundedness.
- Physical Benefits: Some Crystal Mountain Australia states that it combats disease, calms the mind, and strengthens the immune system.
