define: calcium carbonate
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Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO₃. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite and is the main component of eggshells, snail shells, seashells and pearls
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What is Calcium Carbonate?
Calcium carbonate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula CaCO3.
Calcium carbonate is one of the most popular chemicals which is first encountered in school classrooms, where the use of chalk (a form of CaCO3) is found. It is found in the earth’s crust. It is also found in many forms such as marble, limestone, etc. Although they are available in various forms they are chemically similar and only differ physically. They are also referred to as calcite.
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