Calcitestaceous

/ˌkælsɪtɛˈsteɪʃəs/ adjective

Having the nature or composition of calcite; characterized by or containing calcite minerals.

From 'calcite' + the Latin suffix '-aceous' (having the nature of). This rare adjective emerged in geological and mineralogical texts of the 19th century.

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