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Aragonito

Aragonito is a mineral with formula CaCO₃. This specimen comes from Cantera Higuerón, Mijas, Málaga, Andalucía, España and joined the Terrium collection in 2026.

Aragonito from Cantera Higuerón, Mijas, Málaga, Andalucía, España — Terrium

Description

Aggregate with cross-shaped prisms

History of this specimen

Collected by Diego on his last field trip.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0495
Internal reference
T0386
Composition
CaCO₃
Name
Aragonito
Associations
magnesita
Mine
Cantera Higuerón
District / Municipality
Mijas
Province
Málaga
Region
Andalucía
Country
España
Acquired
2026
Etymology
Named after Molina de Aragón in Spain, its classic locality of description.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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