Black calcite

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Description

A naturally occurring black-color Calcite ore. The dark color of black calcite is used to Manganese oxide impurities. Black calcite ore also contains silver deposits for which it is mined (Brady 1971). It is not the same as black chalk.

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 131