CALCITE IS IN TOOTHPASTE?

HOW IS CALCITE FORMED

• Calcite is formed in shallow marine settings using Co2(carbon dioxide) it is also found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

HOW IS CALCITE MINED

• The mineral is worked by shallow pits. During mining the calcite is sorted out into different grades depending upon the colours as they fetch different prices and also, because their suitability depends upon the colours. The mineral is used invariably in the form of fine powder

WHY IS CALCITE IN TOOTHPASTE

• Toothpaste needs the extra abrasive material and calcite plays that part along with titanium.

OTHER USES FOR CALCITE

• Chalk
• Limestone blocks
• Marble
• Lipstick
• Cement
• Concrete

CALCITE TRAITS

• Hardness:3
• Luster:vitreous, Sub-vitreous, waxy, and pearly
• Color:White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Brown, and gray
• Streak:White

WORK CITED

• http://www.mineralszone.com/minerals/calcite.html
• http://www.geology.com
• www.mine-engineer.com
• www.mineralstech.com

SURPRISE,IT AIN'T OVER!!!

FUN FACTS

• Calcite comes in many different shapes and colors
• It is found in over 300 shapes
• It common to find it in marine shells
• It emits a light when heated