Carbonate mineral

Carbonate Mineral

Carbonate minerals are minerals that contain the carbonate ion, CO₃²⁻. They are a subgroup of the minerals and form a diverse family with a multitude of physical properties.

Pronunciation

Car-bon-ate Min-er-al

Etymology

The term "carbonate" is derived from "carbon", a term that originated from the Latin word "carbo", meaning "charcoal". The term "mineral" comes from the Latin word "mineralis", which means "something mined".

Related Terms

• Calcite
• Dolomite
• Aragonite
• Siderite
• Rhodochrosite
• Smithsonite

Description

Carbonate minerals are commonly formed in sedimentary and evaporative environments. They are also found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The most common carbonate minerals are calcite, dolomite, and aragonite. Other notable carbonate minerals include siderite, rhodochrosite, and smithsonite.

Carbonate minerals are often used in the production of lime and cement. They are also used as a source of carbon dioxide in the chemical industry. In addition, carbonate minerals are important in the carbon cycle, as they help to regulate the Earth's atmosphere and climate.

See Also

• Mineral
• Carbonate
• Sedimentary rock
• Igneous rock
• Metamorphic rock

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Carbonate mineral
• Wikipedia's article - Carbonate mineral

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