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Limestone, chalk, and marble are examples of rocks that are natural sources of calcium carbonate. These rocks are formed from the accumulation of calcium carbonate minerals over time, which can be used for various purposes including in construction, agriculture, and industry.

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Is calcium carbonate source of energy?

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Dolomite is not an ore itself; it is a mineral composed of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. However, the main source of magnesium is magnesite, while the main source of calcium is limestone. Dolomite can be found in sedimentary rocks as a secondary mineral.


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Calcium carbonate is the compound made from the elements oxygen, calcium, and carbon. It is commonly found in rocks, shells, and pearls.


Calcium carbonate is a major component of which sedimentary rocks?

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What kind of substance is calcium carbonate?

Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound. It is a common substance found in rocks, shells of marine organisms, and eggshells. Calcium carbonate is widely used in industries such as construction, food, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.


What compound does calcium carbon and oxygen make?

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What rocks form from shells and calcium carbonate?

You think probable to limestone.


What is the chemical formula of marl rocks?

Rocks haven't a chemical formula as chemical compounds.


Is an acid CaCO3?

No, calcium carbonate is a base (an alkali.)


How do you spell limestone?

That is the correct spelling of the word "limestone" (calcium carbonate rocks).


Difference between calcium carbonate and strontium carbonate?

Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound commonly found in rocks, pearls, and eggshells, while strontium carbonate is a similar compound that contains strontium instead of calcium. They both have similar chemical properties but strontium carbonate is slightly more soluble in water than calcium carbonate. Strontium carbonate is often used in fireworks and ceramic glazes, while calcium carbonate is commonly used as a dietary supplement and in construction materials.


Is calcium carbonate a salt?

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