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Aragonite (Sputnik)
Brown and tan crystals radiating out in spiky clusters that look like tiny satellites, hence the name.
- Color
- Brown and white radiating spikes
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5–4
- Composition
- Calcium carbonate polymorph, CaCO₃
- Origin
- Spain, Morocco, elsewhere
Care
Very brittle; avoid soaking, heat, and chemicals, and dust only with a very soft, dry brush.
Traditional lore
Traditionally associated with grounding and connection to the earth.
Shop pieces with Aragonite (Sputnik)Metaphysical properties reflect traditional beliefs and folklore. They are not scientifically or medically proven and are not a substitute for medical care.