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aragonitic

aragonitic

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Containing the mineral aragonite, a crystal found in many shells and corals
  • adjective
  • /ˌærəˈɡɒnɪtɪk/
  • Specialized
: aragonítico
  • Samples from the marine environment revealed numerous aragonitic deposits.

Examples

  • Geologists often find aragonitic minerals in limestone formations.

  • It is usually preserved as an internal mold, meaning that the aragonitic shell dissolved away, leaving the sediment fill.

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  • The scientist analyzed the aragonitic structure of the ancient seashell.

Synonyms

calcareous
vsaragonitic
  • Specialized
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Something that contains material like chalk or limestone

is specific to a crystalline form of calcium carbonate rather than general composition

Surface Forms

aragonitic positive

Morphology

aragonitic = aragonite (transparent) = aragonite + ic

The adjective is a straightforward derivation from the noun 'aragonite' meaning 'relating to or containing aragonite', so its meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Aragonitic comes from the mineral aragonite, which was named after the region Aragon in Spain. It means 'made of aragonite', a crystal form of calcium carbonate that makes some shells and pearls shiny, so the origin explains the word's modern meaning.