ARAGONITE
aragonite
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Name Aragonite
Formula CaCO3
Hardness (Mohs) 3.5-4
Density 2.93-2.95
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Colour Colourless, white, grey, reddish to black
Lustre Vitreous
Associated minerals Calcite
Comment Aragonite will dissolve with most forms of acid
Overall size of mineral specimen 50 x 50 x 35 millimetres.
Size of individual crystals 4 - 13 millimetres.
Location Morocco


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