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calcite

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Calcite (noun) means a common crystal form of calcium carbonate, found in rocks such as limestone, chalk and marble.

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A common crystal form of calcium carbonate, found in rocks such as limestone, chalk and marble.
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Etymology

Formed from Latin calx and -ite.

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"calcite" (noun) means a common crystal form of calcium carbonate, found in rocks such as limestone, chalk and marble.
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