If you missed our little chat about Aragonite last Thursday (which you still can on instagram @oraclekc), here is a little break down of the science and magic behind aragonite;

Aragonite :: calcium carbonate ( CaCO3 )

The Science :: They come in a variety of colors and forms (which is crazy!) but the most common one we see is a twinned orange aragonite cluster in the orthorhombic crystal system; which is a repeating pseudo-hexagonal lattice and that from can also helps you differentiate it from calcite, which is also a calcium carbonate! Aragonite forms from a biological and physical process, meaning they are partially formed from precipitation of marine and freshwater environment, then the physical high pressure (most typically) from a subduction zone, compressing the stone into aragonite (Subduction zones are also when two tectonic plates collide, and one submerges under the other). But this isn’t the only way you can find aragonite; they actually can be found in stalactites and within mollusk shells and coral! So… fossilize much aragonite? (dad jokes) - But yes! Oolitic aragonite is commonly found in the sandy beaches of Bahamas and those aragonite mollusk shells and coral fossilize to form… ammolite!

The Magic :: Aragonite can help with creativity, creative focus, grounding your physical energies to give you strength and confidence to over come internal battles. It also expands your awareness, aiding in concentration, bringing tolerance and flexibility to the mind. Although, because of that, it can also bring up unresolved issues to the surface, guiding you to get it done and break down those barriers. I recommend having these allies around your work table, your altar, or on you as you work (or especially working on important issues). How do you like to use your aragonite?