calcite
noun
- carbonate mineral
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkælˌsaɪt/
noun
Etymology: From Latin calx + -ite.
- A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, found as limestone, chalk and marble.
Pronunciation: /ˈkælˌsaɪt/
Etymology: From Latin calx + -ite.