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cal·cite

 (kăl′sīt′)
n.
A common crystalline form of natural calcium carbonate, CaCO3, that is the basic constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk. Also called calcspar.

cal·cit′ic (-sĭt′ĭk) adj.
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Adj.1.calcitic - of or relating to or containing calcite
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