| Symbol | CaCO₃ |
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This is a short overview. For the background — history, value over time and notable mines — see Calcite →
Occurs in: Hydrothermal Deposits, Veins and Lodes →
A common, soft carbonate mineral, extracted by simple quarrying or as a gangue mineral alongside metal ores. Used in construction (as limestone/marble), agriculture (soil treatment) and industrial processes such as steelmaking and glass manufacture.