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Calcite

The Rock-Forming Minerals

Calcite, CaCO3, is the foremost of the carbonate minerals. It makes up most limestone and occurs in many other settings. Learn more about calcite.
No limestones without it
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Gallery Index: The Rock-Forming Minerals

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