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calcite

/ˈkæl.saɪt/

Traduction: Minéral très répandu, composé de carbonate de calcium cristallisé, principal constituant du calcaire.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈkæl.saɪt/

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

  • 🇫🇷Minéral très répandu, composé de carbonate de calcium cristallisé, principal constituant du calcaire.
  1. Common mineral B2 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇫🇷Calcite

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