Aragonite
Aragonite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaCO3. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5-4 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Aragonite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaCO3 |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5-4 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, blue, green, yellow, brown |
| Formation | Formed from the precipitation of calcium carbonate in marine environments, often in sedimentary rocks or as a product of biological processes. |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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