{"id":24054,"date":"2021-02-01T08:20:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T15:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platearjewels.com\/?p=24054"},"modified":"2021-02-24T04:55:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T11:55:51","slug":"aragonite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platear.in\/platearjewels\/aragonite\/","title":{"rendered":"Aragonite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aragonite<\/strong> is a carbonate mineral. It forms naturally in mollusk shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Origin<\/u><\/strong>-: The name &#8220;Aragonite&#8221; comes from the <strong>Molina de Aragon<\/strong> in <strong>Spain<\/strong>, where it was first found in <strong>1797<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Synonym<\/u><\/strong>-: Aragonite, Arragon Spar, Chimborazite, Conchita, Ctypeite, Iglite, Igloite, Ktypeite, Oserskite, Pisa Carolina, Stillatitius lapis, Winniete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Properties<\/u><\/strong>-:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is said to be a cousin of Calcite (when it is heated to a temperature of 725&nbsp; F or 400 C.)<\/li><li>It\u2019s also the primary mineral that makes up the organic compound commonly known as <strong>\u201cmother of pearl\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Another popular habit called <strong>flos ferri<\/strong> or flowers of iron\u201d.<\/li><li>Dyed to all possible colors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Color<\/u><\/strong>-: Commonly white to very pale yellow, greyish, pale blue, green, pink or violet, brown or reddish,orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Luster<\/u><\/strong>-: Vitreous, transparent to translucent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Hardness<\/u><\/strong>-: 3.5-4, fairly soft stone with an orthorhombic crystal structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Astrological Sign<\/u><\/strong>-: Capricorn (symbolizes power and strength).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Occurrence-<\/u><\/strong>: Spain, Mexico, Morocco, New Mexico, Arizona, Czechoslovakia, Turkey, Colorado (USA), France, Cambria (England), Austria, the Bahamas, Germany, Italy, Scotland, and Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Metaphysical Properties<\/u><\/strong> -:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enhances sensitivity, generosity and the ability to give as well as receive.<\/li><li>Very calming and centering crystal, which can enhance and assist in meditation, as it supports a deep and serene state.<\/li><li><strong>Blue Aragonite<\/strong> applies directly to the lymph nodes of the throat chakra aiding the immune system.<\/li><li>Place Aragonite under the pillow to protect against nightmares and sleepwalking.<\/li><li>Aids calcium absorption.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Note<\/u><\/strong>-:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not clean ultrasonically.<\/li><li>Keep away from galvanic baths and all acids and brines.<\/li><li>Because of its low hardness Aragonite scratches easily so be gentle on the polishing mop.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aragonite is a carbonate mineral. 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