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Aphrite (of Karsten)

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Formula:
CaCO3
A very soft variety of Calcite.

A foliated or scaly white pearly variety of calcite.
Synonym of: earth foam, foam spar
Ref: Standard, 2, Fay


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Formula:
CaCO3
Elements listed:
C, Ca, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

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