Popcorn Calcite
A variety of Marble
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Formula:
CaCO3
A variety of Marble
A local name applied to a variety of the Franklin Marble composed predominantly of calcite that crystallized into discrete small nodules (circa 1.0 to 1.5 cm diameter). When this material is broken, the resulting surfaces resemble a pile of popcorn kernels.
A local name applied to a variety of the Franklin Marble composed predominantly of calcite that crystallized into discrete small nodules (circa 1.0 to 1.5 cm diameter). When this material is broken, the resulting surfaces resemble a pile of popcorn kernels.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
30442 (as Popcorn Calcite)
9507 (as Marble)
9507 (as Marble)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:30442:5 (as Popcorn Calcite)
mindat:1:1:9507:1 (as Marble)
mindat:1:1:9507:1 (as Marble)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
256f2728-b69d-4318-87b9-367299a96bdc (as Popcorn Calcite)
fd852090-76f9-4dc9-b6ab-185f68dde70b (as Marble)
fd852090-76f9-4dc9-b6ab-185f68dde70b (as Marble)
Pronunciation of Popcorn Calcite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemical Properties of Popcorn Calcite
Formula:
CaCO3
Elements listed:
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Popcorn Calcite
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