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aragonite Definition

arago·nite (ə rag′ə nīt′, ar′ə gə-)

noun

a semihard, orthorhombic mineral resembling calcite, made up of calcium carbonate, CaCO: it is found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and in the skeletons of marine organisms

Etymology: after Aragon, in Spain

aragonite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • crystal: Aragonite crystal cluster ( Mexico ) £ 15 ( $ 24 approx. ) Calcium carbonate.
  • formation: The huge stalactites and beautiful aragonite formations are of world-class importance.

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