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The mineral calcite (CaCO3) is classified as _____.

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a carbonate. Hope this helps!
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The mineral calcite (CaCO3) is classified as "Calcium Carbonate polymorphs." Carbonate is a salt of carbonic acid, characterized by the carbonate ion. Carbonates look like a ball in the middle with three other balls same size sticking out of the sides.

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The mineral calcite (CaCO3) is classified as _____.-example-1
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