FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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The unknown mineral found in limestone was:
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quartz
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calcite
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The minerals calcite and dolomite are the main ingredients of limestone. Both are calcium-bearing carbonate minerals, meaning that they contain the chemical elements calcium (symbol Ca), carbon (symbol C) and oxygen (symbol O).
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common is as tiny crystals or fossil fragments that comprise limestone. Calcite can form by direct precipitation from waters rich in calcium. As concentrations increase or the amount of water decreases crystals of solid calcite crystals form. Organisms make structural elements or shells.
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