a·rag·o·nite ( -r g -n t , r-g-)n. An orthorhombic mineral form of crystalline calcium carbonate, dimorphous with calcite. [After Aragon.] |
aragonite [əˈrægəˌnaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a generally white or grey mineral, found in sedimentary rocks and as deposits from hot springs. Composition: calcium carbonate. Formula: CaCO3. Crystal structure: orthorhombic
[from Aragon + -ite1]
| aragonite (-rg-nt, r-g-) A usually white, yellowish, or pink orthorhombic mineral that can occur in many different colors. Aragonite occurs as acicular (needlelike) or tabular crystals, or as fibrous aggregates. It is found in gypsum deposits, at the tips of calcite crystals, in mollusk shells and pearls, and in living reef structures. It is a polymorph of calcite. Chemical formula: CaCO3. |
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| Noun | 1. | aragonite - a mineral form of crystalline calcium carbonate; dimorphic with calcite mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition |
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