Oolitic aragonite sand

Oolitic aragonite sand forms in tropical waters. Most of the topography of the Bahama Banks is composed of calcium carbonate oolitic aragonite sand material.

The natural formation through precipitation, sedimentation and possibly microbial activity of aragonite sand in the Bahamas surpasses anyplace else in the world.[1]

Commercial uses

Commercial uses are similar to limestone and other high calcium carbonate materials. One popular use is in reef aquariums.[2]

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See also

References
  1. Lawrence, Robert (23 August 2018). "The Mysterious Origin of Oolitic Sand". Hakai Magazine. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  2. "Marine Aquarium Substrates – Materials & Methods".


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