{"product_id":"large-pink-aragonite-aaa-with-gold-stand-from-afghanistan","title":"Large Pink Aragonite AAA with gold Stand from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Pink Aragonite on Gold Stand | 449g — Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large, polished pink aragonite from Afghanistan at 449g on a gold-toned stand, and the colour on this piece is the thing — a deep, saturated pink that sits well beyond the pale blush most pink aragonite shows. AAA grade material at this colour depth and this size is not common; the combination of strong saturation, clean polish, and substantial weight puts this in a different category from the typical aragonite listing. The polish brings out the natural surface lustre of the material and the gold stand presents it at the right height to appreciate the colour properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAragonite is a carbonate mineral (CaCO₃) — the same chemical composition as calcite but with a different crystal structure, forming orthorhombic rather than trigonal crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep pink colouration comes from trace manganese substituting within the crystal lattice — higher manganese content produces the stronger, more saturated pink seen in AAA grade material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghanistan is a significant source of high-quality mineral specimens across a range of species; the geological conditions there produce unusually saturated colour in carbonate minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAragonite sits at Mohs 3.5–4 — slightly harder than calcite but still worth handling with care to preserve the polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Folklore Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink aragonite is traditionally associated with emotional warmth, patience, and a nurturing, centred energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinked to the heart chakra — compassion, self-acceptance, and releasing emotional tension held in the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural pink aragonite, polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade: AAA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes gold-toned display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 449g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact item shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatement display piece — the colour reads strongly from across a room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart chakra work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA significant gift piece for a serious collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltar or centrepiece for a crystal arrangement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Send us a message — we'll get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Glade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59902344495488,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0636\/7616\/files\/2C286127-C113-49F1-8FAC-12F332E1687B.jpg?v=1789568437","url":"https:\/\/crystalglade.com\/products\/large-pink-aragonite-aaa-with-gold-stand-from-afghanistan","provider":"Crystal Glade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}