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ˈkæl saɪtcal·cite

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. calcitenoun

    a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone

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  1. calcitenoun

    a very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO, found as limestone, chalk and marble

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  1. Calcite

    Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is a very common mineral, particularly as a component of limestone. Calcite defines hardness 3 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, based on scratch hardness comparison. Large calcite crystals are used in optical equipment, and limestone composed mostly of calcite has numerous uses. Other polymorphs of calcium carbonate are the minerals aragonite and vaterite. Aragonite will change to calcite over timescales of days or less at temperatures exceeding 300 °C, and vaterite is even less stable.

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  1. calcite

    Calcite is a common rock-forming mineral and the main component in limestone and marble. It is a carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaCO3 and is characterized by its high reactivity with even weak acids, such as vinegar. It typically exhibits a variety of forms and colors, and is notable for its relatively low hardness and high transparency in its clear forms. Its unique properties make it a key mineral in a wide range of applications, including construction, agriculture, and industrial uses. It is also commonly collected by rock and mineral collectors.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Calcitenoun

    calcium carbonate, or carbonate of lime. It is rhombohedral in its crystallization, and thus distinguished from aragonite. It includes common limestone, chalk, and marble. Called also calc-spar and calcareous spar

  2. Etymology: [L. calx, calcis, lime.]

Wikidata

  1. Calcite

    Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate. The other polymorphs are the minerals aragonite and vaterite. Aragonite will change to calcite at 380–470°C, and vaterite is even less stable.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of calcite in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of calcite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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