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Calcite Definition & Meaning

calcite
noun
  1. a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone

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What does calcite mean?
a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
What part of speech is calcite?
Calcite is a noun.

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