Calcarenite
A rock subtype
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About Calcarenite
A limestone with average grain or crystal size predominantly in the 32μm to 2mm range, with less than 75% smaller than 32μm and less than 25% larger than 2mm. An arenite dominated by carbonate minerals, usually calcite. A limestone consisting predominantly (more than 50%) of recycled calcite particles of sand size; a consolidated calcareous sand.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49165
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49165:1
Similar Names
| Calcouranite | A synonym of Autunite |
Classification of Calcarenite
Sub-divisions of Calcarenite
- Calcarenite
Mineralogy of Calcarenite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Carbonate | A term mostly used for any mineral or compound characterized by a fundamental anionic structure of ... |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Calcite | CaCO3 |
Synonyms of Calcarenite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
Internet Links for Calcarenite
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References for Calcarenite
Reference List:
Kofelstein quarries, Mittenwald, Garmisch-Partenkirchen District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany