Soothing and energizing at the same time, aragonite is an enigmatic mineral that always surprises. It is chemically identical to calcite but has a completely different structure, but it is thermodynamically unstable and can easily alter to calcite. It is almost always found in deposits formed in places of high pressure and low temperatures near the surface of the earth like stalactites in caves, or in beds of gypsum. And yet, interesting formations of aragonite appear as a build-up of sediment near hot springs when the water releases calcium and forms mounds of it. When banded, this aragonite is carved and called onyx marble.
Aragonite is a mineral and yet it is also produced by biological processes not fully understood. In this form, it is the basis for living and fossilized shells or skeletons of marine creatures. It is also secreted by mollusks to create nacre, or mother-of-pearl. And, curiously, it is the basis of the shells of the extinct spiraled ammonites, which have chemically transformed into the iridescent ammolite, another form of aragonite. A bit of a shape shifter, aragonite represents the ability to transform and always bring truth to the forefront.
The most famous forms of aragonite are the twinned crystals called star clusters or sputniks that are important tools for healers. They radiate energy outward in many directions to create a strong light force that brings a sense of peace and helps heal past wounds.