calcite

• Mineral común compuesto de carbonato de calcio cristalizado, que es el componente principal de la piedra caliza. Se presenta en variedades como el espato de Islandia.

A common mineral composed of crystallized calcium carbonate, which is a major constituent of limestone.

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1. Common mineralB2formalscientific

   A widely occurring mineral composed of crystallized calcium carbonate, often found in sedimentary rocks like limestone and marble.

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   • Calcite is the primary component of limestone and marble.
   • Geologists often identify calcite by its reaction with weak acids.
   • The cave walls were covered with sparkling calcite crystals.