{"product_id":"moroccan-aragonite-star-cluster-with-white-crystal-accents","title":"Moroccan Aragonite Star Cluster with White Crystal Accents","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMoroccan Aragonite Star Cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e is an impressive collector specimen featuring a dense covering of intergrown Aragonite crystals. The surface is dominated by warm peach, orange and honey-brown tones, with areas of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite to creamy-white crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e providing attractive natural contrast.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has an appealing rounded, multi-lobed form, with hundreds of individual crystals packed closely together across its surfaces. Many crystals display the characteristic pseudohexagonal appearance associated with twinned Aragonite, while larger crystals around the edges create a pronounced three-dimensional profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral areas reveal attractive natural colour variation, with translucent peach and orange crystals interspersed with clusters of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite and creamy-white crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. This contrast gives the specimen depth and makes it particularly interesting to examine from different angles.\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 Morocco\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthorhombic\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach, Orange, Honey Brown, White 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\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 76 × 66 × 47 mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 347 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Fascinating Crystal Structure of Aragonite\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAragonite is a calcium carbonate mineral with the same chemical composition as calcite but a different crystal structure. It crystallises in the orthorhombic crystal system and is particularly admired by mineral collectors for its distinctive crystal forms and twinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar pseudohexagonal appearance of Moroccan Aragonite results from repeated twinning. Individual crystals can appear six-sided even though Aragonite itself belongs to an orthorhombic crystal system. When these crystals grow closely together, they produce the remarkable dense clusters seen on this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extensive crystal coverage of this piece makes its complex growth particularly easy to appreciate. Fine crystals fill the spaces between larger individuals, while crystals around the edges extend outward to emphasise the specimen's natural three-dimensional form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Beautiful Moroccan Aragonite Cluster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of warm peach-orange colouring and pale greenish-white crystal areas gives this specimen a distinctive appearance. Rather than presenting a uniform colour, the cluster displays natural variations throughout its surface, with different crystal sizes, tones and degrees of translucency creating a richly layered texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 76 mm across, this is a substantial display specimen with enough visual complexity to remain interesting from multiple viewing angles. Its sculptural form and dense crystal growth make it an excellent addition to a collection of Moroccan minerals or Aragonite specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking Moroccan Aragonite Star Cluster displaying abundant intergrown crystals, characteristic pseudohexagonal twinning and beautiful natural colour variation—a substantial and highly decorative specimen for the serious mineral collector.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549671116996,"sku":"S1000","price":410.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S1000AragopniteStarClusters_1.webp?v=1787237008","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/moroccan-aragonite-star-cluster-with-white-crystal-accents","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}