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Limestone has the chemical formula CaCO3
This means it has Calcium, Carbon and Oxygen in it.
The percentage of each of these elements is as follows:
Ca: 40%
C: 12%
O: 48%
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∙ 16y agocalcium carbonate is mainly found in limestone
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∙ 9y agoThe main mineral found in limestone is calcite. The composition of most limestone is from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms.
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∙ 11y agoCalcium carbonate is the main chemical in limestone. Its chemical formula is CaCO3.
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∙ 13y agoCalcite and Aragonite are the two most common minerals fond in limestone.
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∙ 13y agoLimestone is calcium carbonate which is CaCO3. The Oxygen is the most abundant atom in the molecule. Carbon however has the most atoms attached.
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∙ 10y agoCalcium Carbonate
calcium carbonate
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∙ 12y agofish fingers lol at u for believing this
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∙ 9y agoCalcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
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Is calcite the main mineral comprising limestone and marble?
Yes. Calcite is the main mineral constituent.
Is limestone found in the earth's crust?
Mainly the mineral calcite.
Which mineral-calcite ir quartz- is found in limestone rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is composed largely of the minerals calcite.
What is the hardness and luster of limestone?
limestone's hardness is 3-4 and it does not have a luster it's main constituent is the mineral calcite, and has a vitreous or glass luster.
How is gold and limestone different and alike?
A conglomerate and a limestone both are sedimentary rocks.
What mineral is commonly found as limestone?
Calcite.
A mineral found in both limestone and marble?
Calcite
Calcium carbonate is also known as?
It is known as calcite, the main mineral of limestone and marble.
What mineral is found in both limestone and marble?
probably
Is calcite the main mineral comprising limestone and marble?
Yes. Calcite is the main mineral constituent.
Is limestone found in the earth's crust?
Mainly the mineral calcite.
Which mineral-calcite ir quartz- is found in limestone rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is composed largely of the minerals calcite.
Is a limestone a rock or mineral?
Limestone is a rock, composed mainly of the mineral calcite.
What is the most commonly used mineral?
Quartz is the most common mineral found in Australia, and it is found all over the country.
What is the hardness and luster of limestone?
limestone's hardness is 3-4 and it does not have a luster it's main constituent is the mineral calcite, and has a vitreous or glass luster.
How is gold and limestone different and alike?
A conglomerate and a limestone both are sedimentary rocks.
What are the mineral products found in Jamaica?
quartz, bauxite, shale, limestone, chalk, gypsum,
