White Aragonite crystallization from Mexico
PUMI2684
Aragonite, a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), is particularly known for its ability to crystallize into forms that are both diverse and impressive. Its orthorhombic crystal structure allows it to develop into delicate and complex formations.
However, aragonite can also crystallize into more robust and massive structures, resembling coral, as seen in the famous Carlsbad Cavern in the United States or the Potosi Mine in Mexico, from which this specimen originates.
This particular piece saw its crystals develop over tens of thousands of years, with successive layers of material being added to form these complex structures. The process is slow, often measured in millimeters per century, demonstrating the patience of nature. Once placed under a glass dome, the growth of this mineral structure ceases, but its arrangement and brilliance are preserved, offering a permanent glimpse into the complexity and ingenuity of geological processes that unfold on timescales far beyond our everyday comprehension.
However, aragonite can also crystallize into more robust and massive structures, resembling coral, as seen in the famous Carlsbad Cavern in the United States or the Potosi Mine in Mexico, from which this specimen originates.
This particular piece saw its crystals develop over tens of thousands of years, with successive layers of material being added to form these complex structures. The process is slow, often measured in millimeters per century, demonstrating the patience of nature. Once placed under a glass dome, the growth of this mineral structure ceases, but its arrangement and brilliance are preserved, offering a permanent glimpse into the complexity and ingenuity of geological processes that unfold on timescales far beyond our everyday comprehension.
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