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noun
A common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone.
is a specific kind of: spar.
is a broader term that covers: alabaster, Mexican onyx, onyx marble, oriental alabaster | chalk | Iceland spar.
contains: calcium carbonate.
is contained in: limestone.
derivation: calcitic.
Dutch: calciet, kalkspaatPolish: kalcyt
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