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Aragonite

Chemical composition: CaCO3

Lattice system: Orthorhombic, pseudo-hexagonal

Place of origin: Sicily, Italy

Introduction: Light green aragonite, orthorhombic lattice system, with three sets of twin crystals intersecting at 120o, presenting a hexagonal columnar appearance. Found in vein-type sulfur deposits.

2025/11/27 Updated