{"product_id":"large-aragonite-star-cluster-in-cinnamon-peach-tones","title":"Large Aragonite Star Cluster in Cinnamon-Peach Tones","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAragonite Star Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the Safro Mine at Bou Azzer, Morocco, is a beautifully dense specimen with an almost rounded, sculptural form created by hundreds of tightly packed crystals. The dominant cinnamon, peach and warm honey tones are complemented by a striking pale greenish-white area running through the centre, creating an attractive natural contrast. Numerous translucent crystals display the characteristic flat-ended, pseudohexagonal forms associated with Moroccan twinned Aragonite, while larger crystals around the edges add definition to the otherwise densely crystallised surface. From different angles, the cluster reveals changing patterns of colour, crystal size and texture, making this a particularly attractive display specimen with plenty of detail to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aragonite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Safro Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orthorhombic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cinnamon, Peach, Honey, Cream and Pale Greenish White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous to Pearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twinned, Pseudohexagonal Prismatic and Clustered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 65 × 58 × 39 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 198 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Aragonite Star Clusters Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAragonite forms when calcium-rich, carbonate-bearing fluids provide the right conditions for crystals to grow. As the crystals develop, several individual Aragonite crystals can grow together in a repeating pattern called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This creates the distinctive star-like and six-sided shapes seen in these Moroccan specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the crystals may look hexagonal, Aragonite actually belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorthorhombic crystal system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The apparent six-sided shape is called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epseudohexagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is created by the way individual crystals grow together. This unusual twinning is one of the features that makes Moroccan Aragonite so interesting to mineral collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flat ends visible on many of the crystals are natural terminations formed during crystal growth. Certain crystal faces develop more strongly than others, creating the characteristic flat surfaces. These natural terminations, together with the twinning, produce the distinctive geometric appearance of an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAragonite Star Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The crystals are naturally formed this way rather than being cut or shaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metaphysical Meaning of Aragonite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, Aragonite is associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounding, stability, balance and patience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is often regarded as a stone that encourages a stronger connection with the Earth and a calm, centred energy. These are traditional metaphysical beliefs and are not scientifically established properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its earthy colours, unusual crystal structure and intricate natural formation, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAragonite Star Cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be appreciated both as a beautiful mineral specimen and as a meaningful addition to a crystal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this distinctive Aragonite Star Cluster from the Safro Mine to your collection and enjoy its intricate crystal texture, warm Moroccan colours and fascinating natural geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549141291204,"sku":"S992","price":240.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S992AragoniteStarClusters_1.webp?v=1787236477","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/large-aragonite-star-cluster-in-cinnamon-peach-tones","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}