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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