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Which carbonate mineral reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?

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The carbonate mineral that reacts readily with hydrochloric acid that is at a low temperature and dilute is the calcite mineral. This reaction produces carbon dioxide which is manifested from the bubbles that is seen as the two substances are contacted.
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