calcite

UK
/ˈkæl.saɪt/
US
/ˈkæl.saɪt/
calcitenoun
calcites
pl
Traductions
The geologist identified the mineral as calcite due to its characteristic rhombohedral cleavage.
Le géologue a identifié le minéral comme de la calcite en raison de son clivage rhomboédrique caractéristique.
Définitions
A common crystalline form of natural calcium carbonate, CaCO3, that is the basic constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk.
The geologist identified the mineral as calcite due to its characteristic rhombohedral cleavage.
A mineral that is often transparent or white, but can also be found in a variety of colors due to impurities.
The museum displayed a stunning collection of calcite crystals in various hues.
calciteadjective
UK
/ˈkæl.saɪt/
US
/ˈkæl.saɪt/
Used attributively to describe something consisting of, containing, or relating to calcite.
Traductions
The pipes were lined with a calcite deposit that needed to be removed.
Les tuyaux étaient recouverts d'un dépôt calcitique qu'il fallait enlever.
Définitions
Consisting of, containing, or relating to calcite.
The pipes were lined with a calcite deposit that needed to be removed.
calciteproper noun
Définitions
An unincorporated community (ghost town) in Fremont County, Colorado, United States, once centered around limestone quarrying.
Calcite was abandoned after the nearby quarry ceased operations.