An impressive bicolour Aragonite specimen from the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, featuring well developed, radiating prismatic crystal terminations with excellent colour and clarity.
Weight: 1.88kg
Dimensions: L 21 x W 11.5 x H 13 cm
Only 1 left in stock
A large Aragonite crystal cluster with strong structural presence. The Aragonite crystals display classic prismatic, radiating forms, with warm earthy orange tones to a pale green. The intergrown crystal habit creates a sculptural, three-dimensional composition that commands attention in any display.
Moroccan Aragonite from the Atlas Mountains is admired for its size, architectural growth, and robust crystal development. This specimen exemplifies the locality’s tendency toward bold formations, combining natural symmetry with a rugged, mineral-rich aesthetic.
Aragonite can come in many different forms as like Calcite it is a polymorph of calcium carbonate and can also come in a variety of pseudomorphs. This particular formation of Aragonite has been nik-named “Sputnik” due to the resemblance of the Russian sputnik satellite.
The Atlas Mountains host a variety of sedimentary and hydrothermal environments that have produced notable Aragonite specimens over time. Aragonite in this region commonly forms within limestone cavities and fractures, where calcium-rich fluids precipitate crystals under varying pressure and temperature conditions. The resulting specimens often show large crystal groupings and complex intergrowths, reflecting prolonged and stable growth environments.
Material from the Atlas Mountains has become widely collected for its dramatic size and distinctive growth habits, making it a staple in both private and institutional mineral collections.
Large, well-developed Aragonite crystal cluster
Clean prismatic crystal growth
Natural bicolour colouration
Classic Moroccan Atlas Mountains locality
Strong visual and display presence
Impressive size and sculptural form
Representative of Moroccan Aragonite growth habits
Visually striking natural crystal architecture
Suitable for advanced collections and statement displays
| Weight | 1.88 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21 × 11.5 × 13 cm |
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This specimen features classic prismatic, radiating forms with warm earthy orange tones to a pale green, creating a sculptural, three-dimensional composition. It's nicknamed "Sputnik" due to its resemblance to the Russian Sputnik satellite.
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This large bicolour Aragonite specimen originates from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, a locality admired for its robust crystal development and architectural growth. Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate, and this particular formation displays classic prismatic, radiating forms.
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