Recent Examples on the WebOrganisms other than egg-laying dinosaurs reinforced their tissues with calcite.—Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024 Organisms reinforce these shells with a type of calcium carbonate mineral called calcite.—Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024 Shop the slides in neutral colors, including black, cork, bone, and blue calcite.—Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023 White paint has been around since our prehistoric ancestors used a pigment made from ground calcite to render figures on cave walls.—Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023 Indeed, the rare technique initially proved difficult to spot, as the red clay had been partially covered by calcite over time, reports Hyperallergic’s Elaine Velie.—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2023 The revitalization of the lake’s distinctive calcite bands during the 1980s is a sign of successful efforts to combat acid rain.—Emily Wright, Washington Post, 16 June 2023 They are composed of calcite and Argonite crystals and often appear white, lavender, or mahogany in color.—Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023 The lake’s calcite layers became thicker during warm years; pollen grains show how the forest composition shifted to include more heat-loving tree species.—Emily Wright, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
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