Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Description

A common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite (most notably as limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite) and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Used as a calcium supplement or as an antacid.

Additional information

CAS#

471-34-1

Formula

CaCO3

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