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Aragonite

ex Dr. G. Garbari, Trento, Italy
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Paterno, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.2 × 7.5 × 5 cm
Description

A contrasting specimen with white sprays and hedgehog like aggregates of aragonite crystals in vesicular cavities of a basaltoid volcanic rock. Comes with an old hand written pen and ink label from Garbari. 439 g.

Update: the specimen comes from Paterno, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy. The mindat entry seems to be incorrect. Thanks to Massimo for the notice.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Aragonite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Gallo river, Molina de Aragón, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Best regards Roger