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Empirical formula: CaCO3
a: 4.961 Å
b: 7.967 Å
c: 5.740 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 226.91 Å3
Space group: Pmcn
Calculated density: 2.930 g/cm3
Z: 4
Formula weight: 100.087 g/mole
Rw(F): 0.0310
Common name: Aragonite
Short description: Aragonite is a mineral in the calcium carbonate group, and is the cousin of calcite.
Keyword: aquarium
Keyword: Aragon
Citation of a publication: Reference: American Mineralogist 56 (1971) 758-766 Authors: de Villiers, J P R
Copyright notice: Crystallographic information obtained from CIF file from Inorganic Crystal Structure Database. ICSD Collection Code: 15194
Layman's explanation: Aragonite is a mineral that was first found in Aragon, Spain, where its name originated. A common mineral found in many mines throughout the world, aragonite has a long needle-like structure that is very closely related to another calcium carbonate compound called calcite. It has many colors, which are all dull and mainly transparent with a very dull luster. One of the biggest common uses of this mineral is in freshwater aquariums. It is often polished and made into slabs similar to marble.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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