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NALT Full

Preferred term

limestone

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Topic

Definition

A sedimentary rock made mostly of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate). Limestone is usually formed from shells of once-living organisms or other organic processes, but may also form by inorganic precipitation.
Source: Geologic Glossary, U.S. Geological Survey
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

carbonate rocks

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In other languages

piedra caliza

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22259

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