Aragonite
Aragonite is a polymorph of calcite, and shares its chemical composition CaCO3. Its structure, however, differs from calcite and leads to a different crystal shape. The type location for aragonite is Aragon, Spain.
It exists naturally in chitons' shells.
See also: list of minerals.
External link: Aragonite information
Referenced By
Aragon | Aragon, Spain | Aragón | Crystal habit | List of chemistry topics | List of minerals | Potassium nitrate | Salt peter | Saltpeter | Saltpetre
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