Containing, composed of, or relating to calcite; having calcite as a major mineral component.
From 'calcite' + the suffix '-ic' (relating to). Common in mineralogy and geology, used to describe rocks and sediments with significant calcite content.
When geologists look at a rock and say it's 'calcitic,' they're basically saying it will react with acid—it's a quick way to identify whether you're looking at limestone or other calcium-rich rocks!
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