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No. Calcite is a carbonate mineral.

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What metal compound comes from the metal ore calcite?

Calcite is calcium carbonate - CaCO3.


Examples of non metal minerals?

Calcite and quartz.


Is calcite metallic or nonmetallic?

Calcite is a compound and therefore cannot be classified as a metal or nonmetal.


What does calcite do to paint?

calcite is used to make many metallic objects, such as metal doors, cars, gurdurs ect.


What metal is inside calcite?

Calcite is a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which contains the metal calcium (Ca). It does not inherently contain other metals, although impurities or variations in its structure can lead to the presence of trace elements. Calcite is commonly found in sedimentary rocks and is known for its crystalline structure and variety of colors.


Calcite and dolomite and rhodochrosite are examples of what?

These minerals are examples of carbonates. Carbonates are minerals composed of carbonate ions (CO3^2-) combined with metal cations, such as calcium, magnesium, and manganese in the case of calcite, dolomite, and rhodochrosite, respectively.


Is marble a metal?

No, marble is not a metal. Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of calcite or dolomite minerals. Metals, on the other hand, are elements that have properties such as luster, conductivity, and malleability.


Which mineral would a penny scratch?

A penny would scratch minerals with a lower hardness rating such as calcite, gypsum, or talc. Minerals like quartz or topaz would not be scratched by a penny because they are harder than the metal in a penny.


Is calcite magnetic?

No, calcite is not magnetic. It is a non-magnetic mineral.


The mineral calcite contains calcium carbon and oxygen Calcite is an example of an?

Calcite is an example of a carbonate mineral.


Is chalk a metal?

Nope - it's a mineral - calcium carbonate.


How does calcite split apart?

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