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Calcite

Scope note

A common rock-forming mineral, usually white or gray, it is the chief constituent of limestone and most marble. AGID84

This term has 46 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011078

Broader Terms used

mineral

Created

13yrs ago

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