{"id":60446,"date":"2024-03-14T14:03:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T06:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/the-art-of-nature-aragonite\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T01:28:29","slug":"the-art-of-nature-aragonite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/en\/the-art-of-nature-aragonite\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Nature\u2014\u2014Aragonite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#%E4%BB%8B%E7%B4%B9\">Introduction to Aragonite<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#%E6%96%87%E7%9F%B3%EF%BC%9A\">Aragonite<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#%E5%BD%A9%E6%96%91%E8%8F%8A%E7%9F%B3-ammolit-%EF%BC%9A\">Ammolit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#%E9%9C%B0%E7%9F%B3-aragonite\">Aragonite<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#%E9%9C%B0%E7%9F%B3%E5%95%86%E6%A5%AD%E5%83%B9%E5%80%BC\">Commercial Value of Aragonite<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"&#x4ECB;&#x7D39;\">Introduction<\/h3>\n\n<p>Aragonite&#8217;s name originates from Aragon, Spain. It is composed of calcium carbonate, often with manganese and iron, and is a polymorph of calcite, sharing the same composition but differing in crystal system. Due to its lower chemical stability, aragonite is less common and often transforms into calcite in nature.<\/p>\n\n<p>Aragonite crystals are typically prismatic or needle-like and may appear as twinned crystals resembling hexagonal prisms. Its color ranges from white to yellow and reddish-brown. Single aragonite crystals are rarely used in jewelry, but various aragonite aggregates, like onyx, are widely used. Onyx is especially famous for its vivid colors and patterns after polishing.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"&#x6587;&#x77F3;&#xFF1A;\"><strong>Aragonite:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>Aragonite, along with calcite, siderite, rhodochrosite, dolomite, chlorite, iron oxides, and zeolites, forms aragonite-rich gemstones. Onyx, formed in cavities, often appears in botryoidal or spherical shapes, and its distinctive &#8220;eye&#8221; patterns make it highly sought after by collectors after polishing.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"&#x5F69;&#x6591;&#x83CA;&#x77F3;-ammolit-&#xFF1A;\"><strong>Ammolit: <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p>Ammolite, derived from ammonites, is another aragonite gemstone. Named after the Egyptian god Ammon for its resemblance to a ram&#8217;s horn, ammolite is a fossilized shell that took millions of years to form. Its mineral composition is mainly aragonite, with minor calcite, and its layered structure gives rise to opalescent iridescence.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-f7a85e60 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:0;font-size:0px;line-height:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/&#x9730;&#x77F3;_James-St.-John_httpswww.flickr.comphotosjsjgeology32166079176.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/&#x9730;&#x77F3;_James-St.-John_httpswww.flickr.comphotosjsjgeology32166079176-1024x1018.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(Figure 1) <sup data-fn=\"a1cfaeb8-9a85-4e7a-a83c-76ca4f6d17bd\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#a1cfaeb8-9a85-4e7a-a83c-76ca4f6d17bd\" id=\"a1cfaeb8-9a85-4e7a-a83c-76ca4f6d17bd-link\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"&#x9730;&#x77F3;-aragonite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=5f295d922f4ac677&amp;sca_upv=1&amp;q=aragonite&amp;udm=2&amp;fbs=AEQNm0AaBOazvTRM_Uafu9eNJJzC3QMRKTS5UIeA1ZwBo3sfI5STBA5pr7fqo2I_v__3YVGutX-70hIyezlJk563FvnaANll79LmO8NDYO9Lkpjx2The5iuQaOyJHx4O_Fyzp0DQNEjqPzGexXVkjQVznkozVrB0JCUsS5dbHbfEpeh2LLGIV7QHN6o1xOAtozZF63Xrk5ai&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiKybGltOSGAxUfbvUHHeS9DYsQtKgLegQIDRAB&amp;biw=1536&amp;bih=695&amp;dpr=1.25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aragonite<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Crystal system: orthorhombic crystal system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Hardness: 3.5~4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Specific gravity: 2.93~2.95<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Gloss: glassy luster, grease-like luster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Transparency: transparent to translucent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Color: yellow, blue, green, white, red<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Refractive index: 1.530~1.686<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Birefringence: 0.156<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Fluorescence: Multiple variations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Cleavage: a set of good cleavages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Features: Extremely strong birefringence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Imitation: Rare imitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"&#x9730;&#x77F3;&#x5546;&#x696D;&#x50F9;&#x503C;\"><strong>Commercial Value of Aragonite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/&#x6587;&#x77F3;_&#x6F8E;&#x6E56;&#x5C0F;&#x96F2;&#x96C0;_httpswww.flickr.com_.photos.abelard.10053534725919-2.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/&#x6587;&#x77F3;_&#x6F8E;&#x6E56;&#x5C0F;&#x96F2;&#x96C0;_httpswww.flickr.com_.photos.abelard.10053534725919-2-1024x801.webp\" alt=\"Aragonite\" class=\"wp-image-38635\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Figure <sup data-fn=\"aecd5769-49eb-4eac-8704-c76031ea8079\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#aecd5769-49eb-4eac-8704-c76031ea8079\" id=\"aecd5769-49eb-4eac-8704-c76031ea8079-link\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><strong>Aragonite<\/strong>: Variations in its mineral composition depending on the source lead to different qualities of onyx. The best specimens feature clear &#8220;eyes&#8221; and distinct colors. Onyx is commonly used in decorative stones, carvings, and seals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/&#x5F69;&#x6591;&#x83CA;&#x77F3;_James-St.-John_httpswww.flickr.com_.photos.jsjgeology.39534752580.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/honwaygroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/&#x5F69;&#x6591;&#x83CA;&#x77F3;_James-St.-John_httpswww.flickr.com_.photos.jsjgeology.39534752580-1024x791.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38639\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Figure <sup data-fn=\"01ea9212-bd53-4221-a009-f92210a33f18\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#01ea9212-bd53-4221-a009-f92210a33f18\" id=\"01ea9212-bd53-4221-a009-f92210a33f18-link\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=ammolite+&amp;sca_esv=04a48a7a7c101db9&amp;sca_upv=1&amp;udm=2&amp;biw=1536&amp;bih=695&amp;ei=-xtxZq7II5_m1e8PyuCe2Ao&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjuse7JtuSGAxUfc_UHHUqwB6sQ4dUDCBA&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=ammolite+&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiCWFtbW9saXRlIDIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYEzIHEAAYgAQYE0jSCVCqB1iqB3ABeACQAQCYAVagAVaqAQExuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIBoAJfmAMAiAYBkgcBMaAH8gI&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ammolite<\/a>:<\/strong> When selecting ammolite, focus on the variety and distribution of iridescent colors. Common colors include yellow, brown, and red, with darker reds indicating proximity to the surface during formation. Blue is rarer, while purple is the most valuable. Ammolite with full iridescent surfaces is more desirable than those with fragmentary patterns, though both types have their admirers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammolite\u2019s surface is fragile and cannot be left exposed to the air. It is typically coated for protection against oxidation and damage. Due to the pressure ammolites experience in geological layers, most are found in fragments, making complete fossils rare.<br\/><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f42fd8ba12f7f7cad7256abcee0bbe2b\">Aragonite-based gemstones are soft and sensitive to acids, so proper care is essential. Avoid scratches, impacts, exposure to hot springs, or contact with corrosive substances to preserve their appearance.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p>Follow Honway to learn more about the characteristics of gemstones~<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>Photo Credit:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes has-small-font-size\"><li id=\"a1cfaeb8-9a85-4e7a-a83c-76ca4f6d17bd\">James St. John,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/32166079176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/32166079176<\/a> <a href=\"#a1cfaeb8-9a85-4e7a-a83c-76ca4f6d17bd-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"aecd5769-49eb-4eac-8704-c76031ea8079\">Penghu Little Skylark, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/abelard1005\/3534725919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.flickr.com\/photos\/abelard\/10053534725919<\/a> <a href=\"#aecd5769-49eb-4eac-8704-c76031ea8079-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"01ea9212-bd53-4221-a009-f92210a33f18\">James St. John,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/39534752580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.flickr.com\/photos\/jsjgeology\/39534752580<\/a> <a href=\"#01ea9212-bd53-4221-a009-f92210a33f18-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aragonite, named after Aragon, Spain, is composed mainly of calcium carbonate with manganese and iron. Despite its similarity to calcite, it is rarer in nature and less chemically stable, often converting into calcite. Both onyx and ammolite are aragonite-based gemstones, with onyx being used for decorative purposes, and ammolite admired for its vibrant colors and pattern 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