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Calcite

About Calcite

Calcite is a rock-forming mineral with a chemical formula of CaCO3.

It is extremely common and found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Some biologists consider it to be a "ubiquitous mineral" one that is found everywhere.

Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble. These rocks are extremely common and make up a significant portion of Earth's crust. They serve as one of the largest carbon repositories on our planet.

Calcite

Calcite Uses

Mixed and combined with some clay material to be used in cement manufacturing.

manufacturing.

Used with sand in paint and tiles manufacturing.

Used in the manufacture of many optical instrument such as polarized microscopes.

It’s considered as one of the most important minerals that are used in the manufacture of drinking water station and filters.

Used in the chemical industries to make caustic soda in addition to calcium chloride.

It’s currently used in the manufacture of cement and decorative stones.

Also used in the processing and smelting minerals.

Used in the manufacturing of fertilizers which are for the soil.

Locations in Egypt

Calcite is mainly found in Multi-Colored limestone rocks, where the most important areas in

Egypt are Tora, Al-Maasara, Bani-Khaled

Samalout in Minya along the road to Assiut , Dakhla and Kharga oases

Siwa and Alamein

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