Aragonite Cab • AAA+ • Oval • 39 mm

A triumph of artistic expression and technical excellence made with banded Aragonite. This spectacular cabochon is polished an both sides. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers and shows that Aragonite is undervalued as a gemstone, while in fact its impressive color contrast and polish provide an opportunity for jewelry. The top-quality material was hand-selected by our gem cutters. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral. Banded Aragonite is only known from Peru.

Description: Aragonite is a carbonate mineral; one of the three most frequent varieties of the crystalline forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). The other two varieties are calcite and vaterite. Aragonite is formed in biological and physical processes. Biologically, calcite and aragonite form the skeletons and shells of most marine organisms. Aragonite is also the mineral with which the shells form their pearls. Physically, aragonite deposits are formed in caves with low temperatures such as stalactites in caves. Another way to form deposits is the precipitation or sedimentation of aragonite in marine or aquatic environments. This always occurs in hot waters with a high concentration of hydrogen ions.

• Color: Layers of Aragonite in different shades of brown from a very light yellowish to dark brown.

• Origin: Peru

• Hardness: 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale

• Chakra: Its potent energies help activate and align our entire chakra column to promote inner balance, mental clarity, and transformation.

• Astrological Sign: Capricorn

• Ethically mined and produced: Gemrock only buys from legal providers (paper trail). Our Cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gemcutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Aragonite with a wet cloth.