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aragonite sand
Sand-size grains of predominantly aragonite (CaCO3) found in shallow, tropical waters. Aragonite forms by chemical precipitation in sea water due to the presence of SO4ions.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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