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1. A material rich in [[calcium carbonate]], which has the effect of raising the [[pH]] of soil as it weathers.<br>
1. A material rich in [[calcium carbonate]], which has the effect of raising the [[pH]] of soil as it weathers.<br><br>
http://www.museums.udel.edu/mineral/mineral_site/displaycollection/Carbonates/Calcite/Images/100277_H177.jpg<br><br>


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This image is an example of calcite sand crystals.
 
Source: http://www.museums.udel.edu/

Revision as of 15:38, 25 February 2006


1. A material rich in calcium carbonate, which has the effect of raising the pH of soil as it weathers.

100277_H177.jpg

This image is an example of calcite sand crystals.

Source: http://www.museums.udel.edu/