calcite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of calcium carbonate, often found in crystal formations.

  - "Calcite is the most common mineral in travertine, a sedimentary rock."
  - "Calcite crystals can be found in many caves around the world."

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Rhymes

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calcite , microcite , cite , pilate , plate

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Variants

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calcite , calcites , calcitic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chalix' meaning lime or chalk.

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Trivia

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1. Calcite is the most common mineral in the world.

2. Calcite crystals can change colors depending on their orientation.

3. Calcite is used in the production of lime, cement, and glass.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calcium carbonate: A common mineral and the main component of limestone and marble.

2. Travertine: A type of limestone formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate deposited from mineral-rich water.

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Culture

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Calcite is often used as a decorative stone and can be found in various forms of art and architecture.

How to Memorize "calcite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clear, translucent crystal made of calcium carbonate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate calcite with the image of a cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that calcite is a mineral made of calcium carbonate, like a calcium-rich milkshake.

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