Purple Aragonite

Purple Aragonite

SCIENCE / MINERALOGY
Purple Aragonite is a color variety of aragonite, CaCO₃, the orthorhombic polymorph of calcium carbonate. It forms acicular, radiating, botryoidal, and pseudohexagonal twinned habits.

GEOLOGY & FORMATION
Aragonite forms in marine shells, caves, hot springs, evaporites, hydrothermal veins, and oxidized ore deposits. Color reflects trace elements and inclusions.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Purple Aragonite is traditionally associated with intuition, meditation, perspective, and personal transformation. Its natural structure, color, and geological history provide a symbolic framework for approaching change with greater awareness. Practitioners commonly use it as a contemplative aid for examining patterns from a wider viewpoint and creating mental space for reflection. These associations are part of crystal traditions and are not scientifically established medical effects.

KEY PROPERTIES
Intuition • Meditation • Transformation • Perspective • Awareness • Clarity • Spiritual growth

CHAKRA: Third Eye • Crown
ELEMENT: Air • Spirit
ZODIAC: Aquarius • Pisces
MOHS HARDNESS: 3.5–4

ACCURACY / TRADE-NAME NOTE
Color variety of aragonite, not a separate mineral species.