Orange Aragonite Raw Pieces

Raw pieces of orange aragonite — warm orange-tan stone, sometimes called Spanish or Star aragonite. Crystalline with a fibrous structure.

Details

• Form: Raw
• Origin: Spain or Morocco
• Mineral: Aragonite (calcium carbonate)

About the stone

Aragonite is a form of calcium carbonate — the same chemical compound as calcite, but with a different crystal structure (orthorhombic rather than rhombohedral). The orange variety, sometimes called Spanish or Star aragonite, gets its colour from trace iron content. Found in Spain, Morocco, and other regions.

In crystal tradition

In crystal tradition, orange aragonite is associated with the sacral and root chakras and is long-valued as a grounding, centering stone — believed to support stability, focus, and patience. The warm earthy tone suggests the qualities, often used as a workspace or meditation touchstone.

Care

Aragonite is soft (Mohs 3.5-4) — handle gently, avoid drops, cleanse with sound or smoke rather than salt or extended water exposure.

Each piece is one of a kind. Natural variations in colour, shape, size, and pattern are part of what makes the stone what it is — the photograph shows a representative example, your piece will look slightly different.