The Science
The science of oolitic aragonite.
A scannable overview of what the material is and how it compares with calcite — with the full numbers in the Technical Data Sheet.
What it is
Natural oolitic aragonite, in one view.
Oolitic aragonite is a naturally precipitated, marine-origin form of calcium carbonate from the Great Bahama Bank. It occurs as rounded, layered ooids and has the orthorhombic aragonite crystal system, distinct from the calcite common in quarried limestone.
Key facts
- CaCO₃96.17%Representative analysis
- Mineral formOrthorhombicAragonite polymorph
- Surface area> 1.7 m²/gRepresentative analysis
- Sizing20–325U.S. mesh · custom
- OriginBahamasGreat Bahama Bank
Technical resources cover chemistry, microscopy, mineralogy and particle-size information for AragoCor oolitic aragonite.
Download the Technical Data Sheet (PDF)Aragonite vs calcite / GCC
How it differs — and why it matters.
Crystal form, particle distribution, surface area and operating conditions shape behavior across industrial and agricultural applications.
| Property | Oolitic aragonite | Calcite / GCC |
|---|---|---|
| Polymorph | Aragonite (orthorhombic) | Calcite |
| Solubility / reactivity | Can be higher under comparable acidic conditions | Grade- and condition-dependent |
| Surface area | > 1.7 m2/g | Product-specific |
| In water-treatment media | Dissolution, media consumption and bed design | The same system variables apply |
| In cement rheology | Particle packing, nucleation and carbonate chemistry | Common carbonate constituent in mix design |
| As polymer filler | Surface area and porosity may affect binder demand | Oil absorption and surface treatment are product-specific |
| Origin | Natural marine deposit (Great Bahama Bank) | Quarried |
See the application pages for market-specific material properties and design factors.
Downloads
The numbers live in the Technical Data Sheet.
Composition, mineral form, physical properties, sizing categories and applications are summarized in the public sheet.
Aragonite vs Limestone
A concise comparison of crystal system, physical properties and documented application factors.
Glass Batch Chemistry with Aragonite
Specification and formulation considerations for container, flat, solar and specialty glass.
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