Description
Genuine Blue Aragonite Slice Mineral Specimen
Offered here is a beautiful Blue Aragonite slice mineral specimen, carefully selected for its colour, patterning, and overall presentation. This is a genuine mineral specimen, and the photographs show an example of the actual type of specimen you will receive. Full sizing details are clearly shown in the listing images.
This specimen has been cut and polished into a flat slice to reveal the internal structure and natural colour zoning of the aragonite, making it ideal for collectors, display, and educational use.
What Is Blue Aragonite?
Aragonite is a naturally occurring calcium carbonate mineral, chemically identical to calcite but forming in a different crystal structure. Blue aragonite is a visually distinctive variety, valued for its soft blue to blue-green tones created by trace elements incorporated during crystal growth.
Aragonite forms in a variety of natural environments and is known for its fibrous to radiating crystal habits. When sliced and polished, these growth patterns become clearly visible, giving each piece a unique and often striking appearance.
Geological Formation and Mineral Structure
Aragonite typically forms through chemical precipitation from mineral-rich waters, often in marine, hydrothermal, or cave-related environments. It can also develop as part of sedimentary processes or as a secondary mineral in volcanic settings.
Over long geological timescales, changes in temperature, pressure, and water chemistry allow aragonite crystals to grow in layered or radiating forms. When preserved and later cut into slices, these growth structures appear as bands, fans, or swirling patterns that reflect the mineral’s natural formation history.
Aragonite is considered metastable at Earth’s surface and can slowly transform into calcite over geological time, adding to its scientific interest.
Slice Morphology and Visual Features
This Blue Aragonite specimen has been cut into a flat slice, allowing both sides to be viewed easily. The polished surface enhances the natural colour and internal structure while retaining the mineral’s authentic character.
Typical features visible in blue aragonite slices include:
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Soft blue to turquoise colour tones
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Radiating or fibrous internal crystal patterns
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Natural banding formed during growth
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Smooth polished finish with organic textures
Each slice is naturally unique, with no two specimens sharing the same internal design.
Display, Decor, and Collector Appeal
This Blue Aragonite slice is ideal for:
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Mineral and crystal collections
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Display cabinets, shelves, or desks
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Educational geology or mineralogy study
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Home or office décor with a natural aesthetic
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Gifts for mineral and crystal enthusiasts
Flat slices are particularly popular because they can be displayed upright, laid flat, or framed, making them versatile additions to any collection or space.
Scientific and Educational Interest
Aragonite is an important mineral in geology due to its role in sedimentary environments and its presence in biological structures such as shells and corals. Blue aragonite specimens provide an excellent opportunity to study crystal growth patterns and mineral stability while enjoying their natural beauty.
Collectors appreciate aragonite not only for its appearance but also for its geological significance and formation processes.
Certificate of Authenticity Included
This is a genuine mineral specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, offering reassurance of authenticity and long-term confidence for buyers and collectors.
A Distinctive Natural Mineral Display
This Blue Aragonite slice represents millions of years of natural mineral formation, revealed through careful cutting and polishing. Whether added to a serious mineral collection or displayed as a decorative natural object, it offers both visual appeal and genuine geological interest, making it a timeless and meaningful specimen.
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