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Calcium is a chemical element, symbol Ca with the atomic number 20. It is the lightest of the alkaline earth metals and is the fifth most abundant element in the earths crust.
It is not found in its elemental form but in the minerals calcite, dolomite and gypsum, among others.
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Is calcium a water or fat-soluble vitamin or major or trace mineral?
major mineral
Is calcium the most abundant major mineral in the body?
Yes
Is. Calcium a mineral or vitamin?
Nutritionally, calcium is a mineral.
Is calcium a vitamin or mineral?
Nutritionally, calcium is a mineral.
What is the the functions of major mineral calcium?
Calcium mainly strenghtens bones, helps muscular contraction, transmitting signals through nerves, blood coagulation.
What is the function of the major mineral calcium?
Calcium mainly strenghtens bones, helps muscular contraction, transmitting signals through nerves, blood coagulation.
Calciun and iron are examples of?
Calcium (dairy products/cheese) and iron (eggs/fish) are examples of minerals; calcium is a major mineral. They are both healthy for your body.
Is calcium a minral or a vitamin?
Calcium is a mineral
Is calcium metallic mineral?
Calcium is a metal.
What mineral is calcium?
Calcium is calcium-it is its own nutrient.
What mineral can be scratched by a penny but not a fingernail?
Calcium
The most common mineral in the body is?
Diamond No its calcium.
