Purple Aragonite Specimen from Minglanilla, Spain DX3504 prepona Weight: 982 grams

Weight: 982 grams

Dimensions: 2x1x1 inches

Includes free slab stand

There are a handful of other localities but less than 12 countries in the world can boast their land has created one of these marvels

but gem-quality minerals such as heliodor and topaz only became known to the wider collector market in the late 20th century

Purple Aragonite Specimen from Minglanilla, Spain DX3504 prepona Weight: 982 gramsThis Spanish aragonite specimen has a lovely purple color in the center of the crystals and fades abruptly to an opaque white at the ends. It is fluorescent, and phosphorescent, under a long wave UV light (shown in the last photo). Aragonite is a mineral that belongs to the carbonate group, and it's known for its distinct crystal structure and beautiful array of colors. Chemically, it's composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO), the same compound found in