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Why do pearls melt in vinegar?

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Pearls are comprised of about 90 per cent calcium carbonate, a small amount of water, and Conchiolin which is an organic protein present to bind the crystals. The pearl is composed of calcium carbonate. This&hellip

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Why is Limestone important?

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Why is Limestone important? Limestone is a sedimentary rock that majorly consists of mineral calcite. The limestone might sometimes also consist of pure calcite which is otherwise called as calcium carbonate. Some of the lime&hellip

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