Calcite
Pronunciation: /ˈkælˌsaɪt/
Calcite (noun)
- A common mineral made of calcium, carbon, and oxygen, found in rocks and used in some building materials.
- A mineral that often makes up limestone and chalk, and can also appear in caves as rock growths.
Examples
- Calcite is a common carbonate mineral found in many rocks.
- Many students study calcite as a common carbonate mineral.