Aragonito Gris
Aragonito is a mineral with formula CaCO₃, in the Carbonatos group. This specimen comes from Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, España and joined the Terrium collection in 1990.
Description
Radial aggregates of gray aragonite crystals, well-defined and with a fibrous texture. The piece shows natural cavities and a silky luster.
History of this specimen
The piece was collected by hand by Ángel G. in 1990 and stands out for its aesthetics and for its historical value as a gift.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0500
- Internal reference
- X0014
- Composition
- CaCO₃
- Name
- Aragonito
- Variety
- Gris
- Group
- Carbonatos
- Province
- Alicante
- Region
- Comunidad Valenciana
- Country
- España
- Size (cm)
- 10 x 3
- Weight
- 197 g
- Acquired
- 1990
- Ex-collection
- Ángel G.
- Etymology
- From Molina de Aragón (Spain).
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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