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Calcite is a non silicate mineral because it does not contain silicon.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes! They fit in all the characteristics of a mineral.
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∙ 11y ago"foliated" is a term that is used only when referring to a rock. Calcite is a mineral and there is no such thing like a foliated mineral.
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∙ 14y agoCalcite is a mineral.
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∙ 13y agoYes it is
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Is calcite a metal?
No. Calcite is a carbonate mineral.
Is calcite the main mineral comprising limestone and marble?
Yes. Calcite is the main mineral constituent.
What mineral group does calcite belong?
Calcite belongs to the carbonates.
Is orange calcite a rock?
No, orange calcite is a kind of mineral
What is a mineral that displays bifringence?
Calcite.
What soft mineral starts with the letter C?
calcite
The mineral calcite contains calcium carbon and oxygen Calcite is an example of an?
Calcite is an example of a carbonate mineral.
Is a calcite a sulfate mineral?
No. Calcite is a carbonate mineral.
Which describes talc A. a very soft mineral B. a very hard mineral C. a mineral also known as pyrite D. a rock made of calcite and salt B. a very hard mineral C?
Very soft mineral
Is a calcite a rock or mineral?
Calcite is a mineral, composed of calcium carbonate.
What will fizz when placed on a calcite mineral?
Acid will fizz when placed on a calcite mineral
Is calcite a metal?
No. Calcite is a carbonate mineral.
Is optical calcite a rock or a mineral?
Calcite is a mineral. It reacts to hydrochloric acid and it will fizz.
Is calcite a silicate?
No, because in order to be a silicate a mineral needs to have both silicon and oxygen. The composition for calcite is CaCO3. Calcite is a carbonate mineral.
Is calcite the main mineral comprising limestone and marble?
Yes. Calcite is the main mineral constituent.
What is calsite?
The correct spelling is calcite. The carbonate mineral, calcite, is colorless, yellow, or white. As one of the most common and soft minerals in the world, it can be found in cave deposits and sedimentary rock masses.
What is the molecular weight for the mineral calcite?
The molecular weight for mineral calcite is 100.09. Calculated from the formula (Mol_Wt_Calc).
