These natural pieces of Aragonite are beautiful specimens with the crystals clustered onto each other. They are a nice peachy brown in color. Aragonite is a calcium carbonate, orthorhombic crystal, with these particular pieces being commonly known as the "sputnik" form of Aragonite.Aragonite is a good Earth healer, and encourages conservation of Earth's precious resources. Aragonite works with all of the chakras, but can work specifically with the Root/Base Chakra, for grounding and with the Earth-Star Chakra, for creating a deeper connection to planet Earth. Aragonite acts as a stabilizing stone, and can be helpful for those who have focused solely on spiritual pursuits to the exclusion of other necessary tasks. Aragonite is also helpful to those who need to release issues from the past and attachments in the present. Meditating with Aragonite can help to ground spiritual growth into the lower chakras, raising the overall vibration of the body.Physically, Aragonite's ability to raise vibrational energies of the body can assist with all types of healing. These Aragonite Clusters can help to speed up the recovery from broken bones and nerve damage. It's highly grounding energies allow Aragonite to help relieve stress and nerve problems that may lead to restlessness and twitching. Properties for Stone: AragonitePrimary Chakra: Root ChakraSecondary Chakra: Crown Chakra, Sacral ChakraCrystal System: Orthorhombic Crystal SystemChemical Composition: CaCO3_Calcium_CarbonateAstrological Sign: CapricornNumerical Vibration: Number 9Hardness: 3.5 to 4 HardnessColor: Brown, Tan_(light_brown)Location: Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, SpainRarity: CommonPronunciation: uh-RAG-uh-nite / AIR-ah-gun-iteMineral Class: CarbonatesIssues and Ailments (Physical): Aches, Immune System, Joints, Nervous System, pains, WarmingIssues and Ailments (Emotional): Critical Attitude, Criticism, Depression, Diffusing, Peacefulness, TranquilityIssues and Ailments (Spiritual): Consciousness, Healing the Earth, Higher Self, Kundalini Energy, Raising Vibratory Rate, White Light
