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Yunnan Province, China
Pale Turquoise Aragonite Velvet Crust, Yunnan, China
SKU · oe295
$55.00
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A rounded dome of pale turquoise aragonite with a surface like crushed velvet, built from microscopic needles packed tight enough to read as suede until light strikes it. The blue runs even to the rim, thinning to white at the broken edge. Yunnan; shown on a clear acrylic block. 80 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Aragonite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Yunnan Province, China |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Chemical formula | CaCO3 |
| Dimensions | 4.6 cm × 2.5 cm × 4.1 cm |
| Weight | 80 g |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Aragonite |
| Color | White |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
A dome of pale turquoise no bigger than a plum, with a surface like crushed velvet: this Yunnan aragonite is built from microscopic needles packed so tightly that the crust reads as suede until light strikes it and the whole face begins to sparkle. The blue runs even from crown to rim, thinning to white only along the broken edge where the crust parted from its host rock.
Aragonite and calcite share one formula, CaCO3, and differ only in how the atoms stack — aragonite orthorhombic and inclined to fibrous, needle-like growth, calcite trigonal and blocky. That structural preference is what produces the napped surface here. At Mohs 3.5 to 4 the needle tips are fragile: dust it with air or a soft brush, and resist any urge to rinse it.
The crust is 4.6 cm across and 4.1 cm tall by 2.5 cm deep, weighing 80 g, and is displayed on the small clear acrylic block seen in the images. Each frame here was taken of this piece alone.
About Aragonite
Aragonite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with notable Chinese occurrences.
About Yunnan Province
Yunnan Province, southwest China — source of cobaltoan calcite, fibrous rhodochrosite, hemimorphite pairs, and schorl from its polymetallic belts.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Aragonite natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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The mineral I received was exactly as pictured. It's not flashy, but it's a QR code fluorite that I've always wanted, and it's very beautiful. I love it!🥰
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Reçu très rapidement. Très beaux cristaux.
Clear, in perfect condition, which ia rare by itself, and here also location makes it a real collection best tier item. Thank you 🥹
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