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Which mineral is used in making limestone?

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A Calcite
B Feldspar
C Mica
D Gold

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Answer: A. Calcite

The correct answer is A) Calcite.
Limestone is a sedimentary rock made mainly of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate). Most limestone forms from the accumulation of shell, coral and algal debris in shallow, warm seas.

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