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Aragonite is a carbonate mineral it is a polymorph of the more common mineral calcite, it is mainly found in animal's shells.
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What is the formula for aragonite?
The chemical formula of aragonite is CaCO3.
Do the properties of a mineral depend on the type of mineral?
Yes each different mineral will have a unique set of physical properties.
What determines the type of mineral formed by cooling magma?
The rate of cooling of the magma determines the type of mineral formed by the magma or lava..
Which rock does China clay come from?
China clay is a type of clay that is rich in kaolinite, which is a layered silicate mineral. Silicate minerals are a type of rock-forming mineral.
What type of rock is talc?
== Talc is a mineral. == True... but Talc is a Metamorphic rock. == Actually it is a metamorphic mineral, not a rock.
Is aragonite a rock or mineral?
Aragonite is a mineral.
What compound is the mineral aragonite made of?
The mineral aragonite is composed of calcium carbonate.
What mineral group does aragonite belong to?
Aragonite is a common carbonate mineral that is a polymorph of calcite. It is classified as a member of the aragonite group and belonging to the class of carbonates.
Why does aragonite belong to the group carbonite?
Aragonite is a common carbonate mineral that is a polymorph of calcite. It is classified as a member of the aragonite group and belonging to the class of carbonates.
What is aragonite used to make?
Yes. Aragonite is one of two mineral forms of calcium carbonate.
What mineral is found in the shells of certain animals such as corals and clams?
Aragonite, a carbonate mineral.
What is the description of stalagmites?
stalactite- an icicle-shaped mineral deposit, usu. calcite or aragonite, hanging from the roof of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water. stalagmite- a conical mineral deposit, usu. calcite or aragonite, built up on the floor of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water.
How many forms of calcite are there?
answ2. Calcite and Aragonite are two common mineral forms of CaCO3.
What mineral makes up limestone?
Calcite / Aragonite and variable (but less than 50 %) dolomite.
How hard is a jade on the mohs scale of mineral hardness?
A pearl is composed of the mineral aragonite which has a hardness of 3.5-4.0.
Is aragon a chemical?
Argon is a colorless, odorless gaseous element. Aragonite is a mineral composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
What is a white mineral?
Examples of white minerals are aragonite and quartz. There are many other minerals that can appear white, and even more with a white streak, streak being the color of the mineral in its powdered state.
