What does calcite mean?

n. A mineral made of calcium carbonate, often found in rocks like limestone, marble, and chalk.

calcite

🇺🇸 /ˈkælsaɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkælsaɪt/

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A mineral made of calcium carbonate, often found in rocks like limestone, marble, and chalk.

The geologist identified the rock as calcite due to its white, transparent crystals.

A mineral made of calcium carbonate, often found in rocks like limestone, marble, and chalk.

Plural calcites