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Which of the following mineral identification techniques would most easily identify calcite?

A) Fizzes when acid is dropped on it

B) Taste

C) Steak

D) Magnetism

Which one is it ???

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Answer:

A) fizzes when acid is dropped on it

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcite will react acid in a reaction called effervesce producing small Co2 bubbles similar to the ones when you open a can of soda

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