Meaning Of The Word Aragonite
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Aragonite Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Aragonite?
aragonite in American English
a semihard, orthorhombic mineral resembling calcite, made up of calcium carbonate, CaCO3: it is found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and in the skeletons of marine organisms noun: a mineral, orthorhombic calcium carbonate, CaCO3, chemically identical with calcite but differing in crystallization and in having a higher specific gravity and less marked cleavage aragonite in British English noun: a generally white or grey mineral, found in sedimentary rocks and as deposits from hot springs. Composition: calcium carbonate. Formula: CaCO3. Crystal structure: orthorhombic |
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