aragonite
/ˈarəɡ(ə)nʌɪt
/noun [mass noun]
A mineral consisting of calcium carbonate and typically occurring as colourless prisms in deposits from hot springs.That coating has been tentatively identified as aragonite....
- These two forms are called aragonite and calcite.
- Microscopic crystals of aragonite located in the inner ears of zebrafish control balance and hearing.
Origin
Early 19th century: from the place name Aragon + -ite1.
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