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Minerals > Calcite

Preferred term

Calcite  

Definition

  • Mineral consisting of calcium carbonate crystallized in hexagonal form; found in a great variety of crystalline forms; a major constituent of limestone, marble and chalk

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • CALCAREOUS SPAR
  • CALC SPAR

Notation

  • 110839

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-RBG7DNJ5-T

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