{"product_id":"large-aragonite-star-cluster-with-rich-cinnamon-crystal-growth","title":"Large Aragonite Star Cluster with Rich Cinnamon Crystal Growth","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Aragonite Star Cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive collector's specimen covered in a dense carpet of tightly packed, twinned Aragonite crystals. The crystals range from warm cinnamon and terracotta-orange through softer peach and translucent cream tones, creating attractive natural colour variation across the specimen. Its unusual three-dimensional form features several rounded and raised crystal-rich sections, while the contrasting lighter areas reveal the intricate internal growth of the cluster.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numerous pseudohexagonal crystals give this specimen the characteristic geometric appearance associated with Moroccan Aragonite Star Clusters. Viewed from different angles, the crystal faces catch the light to reveal a subtle vitreous to pearly lustre, while the dense crystal coverage gives the specimen exceptional visual texture. Its substantial size and distinctive natural form make it particularly appealing as a display specimen for collectors of Moroccan minerals and unusual crystal formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aragonite\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safro Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthorhombic\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon Orange, Terracotta, Peach and Cream\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous to Pearly\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twinned, Pseudohexagonal Prismatic and Clustered\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSize Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75 × 47 × 52 mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fascinating Crystal Structure of Aragonite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAragonite is a calcium carbonate mineral belonging to the orthorhombic crystal system. Although individual Aragonite crystals are not truly hexagonal, Moroccan specimens are renowned for their distinctive \u003cstrong\u003epseudohexagonal appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by repeated twinning during crystal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis twinning allows numerous crystals to develop together in complex patterns, creating the dense, star-like clusters that make these specimens so visually distinctive. The individual crystals can vary considerably in size, with smaller crystals filling spaces between larger, more prominent crystal faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm orange and cinnamon colouring of Moroccan Aragonite adds another dimension to these natural formations. Variations in colour, translucency, crystal size and growth pattern mean that every cluster develops its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Beauty of Moroccan Aragonite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorocco is particularly well known among mineral collectors for producing attractive Aragonite specimens with intricate twinned crystal formations. The combination of unusual crystal geometry, earthy colours and dense growth makes these specimens excellent examples of the remarkable variety found within the mineral kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is especially interesting because of its irregular, sculptural shape and contrasting areas of lighter and darker crystal growth. Rather than presenting a uniform layer of crystals, its surface changes noticeably from one area to another, rewarding close examination from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial and highly detailed Moroccan Aragonite Star Cluster, this 224 g specimen is a beautiful addition to a mineral collection and an impressive natural display piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549302280388,"sku":"S994","price":270.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S994AragoniteStarCluster_1.webp?v=1787236596","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/large-aragonite-star-cluster-with-rich-cinnamon-crystal-growth","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}