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Calcite belongs to the carbonates.

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What rock-forming mineral or mineral group is most readily dissolved by groundwater?

The mineral group most readily dissolved by groundwater is carbonates, such as calcite and dolomite. These minerals are common in rock formations like limestone and marble, and their dissolution by groundwater can lead to the formation of caves, sinkholes, and other landscapes known as karst topography.


What mineral group does calcite belong?

Calcite belongs to the carbonates.


Is carbonate a mineral group?

I can't bother to write the right answer, so this is it: H E L L O ! ! !


What mineral is a carbonate a compound that contains a -CO3 group?

Calcite is a mineral that contains the carbonate ion group (-CO3). It is a common mineral found in limestone and marble.


Example of a mineral that contain co3 group?

One example of a mineral that contains the CO3 group is calcite. Calcite is a common mineral that is composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is a major component of limestone and marble.


What mineral group contains limestone dolomite and marble?

These minerals belong to the carbonate mineral group. They are primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and form through the accumulation and compaction of organic remains in aquatic environments.


What group of rocks is marble in?

Marble is in the carbonate mineral group. Limestone and dolomite are also in the carbonate mineral group. Marble is formed from limestone.


What is the hardest mineral in this group a. calcite b. quartz c. diamond d. gold?

C.


What are two examples of monomineralic rock?

Lime stone (the only mineral is calcite CaCO3 and belong to group carbonate), and the second example is halite( the only mineral is halite, composition is Nacl and belong to evaporates group).


What is the difference between dolomite and dolostone?

Dolomite is a mineral part of the Carbonates group while Dolostone is a sedimentary rock composed of chemical precipitate. New answer: They are basically the same thing, just different names. :D


What mineral group does aragonite belong to?

Aragonite is a common carbonate mineral that is a polymorph of calcite. It is classified as a member of the aragonite group and belonging to the class of carbonates.


Which mineral group does barite belong to?

Bauxite is not a mineral, and therefore does not belong in any mineral group. Bauxite is a form of consolidated, extremely weathered soil that is high in aluminum content, and the main ore of aluminum.