Calcite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calcite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, found as limestone, chalk and marble.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, found as limestone, chalk and marble.
Word Forms
- calcites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sparry, speleothem, magnesium, neomorphic, chalk, marble.
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