Description

🧪 Calcite – Versatile Calcium Carbonate Mineral (CaCO₃)

🔬 Composition & Properties

• Chemical Formula: CaCO₃
• Crystal System: Trigonal (rhombohedral cleavage)
• Hardness: 3 (Mohs scale)
• Color: Typically white or colorless; can appear in shades due to impurities
• Optical Feature: Exhibits double refraction and birefringence
• Solubility: Reacts with dilute acids, releasing CO₂

🏭 Industrial Applications

• Construction: Used in cement, concrete aggregates, and road base
• Agriculture: Acts as a soil conditioner and pH balancer
• Paints & Plastics: Serves as a filler and pigment due to its whiteness and fine particle size
• Glass Manufacturing: Functions as a flux to improve clarity and strength
• Water Treatment: Neutralizes acidity in filtration systems
• Pharmaceuticals: Used in antacids and calcium supplements
• Sculpture & Monuments: Found in marble, a metamorphic form of calcite

🌍 Export Potential

• Abundant availability in India
• High demand across construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors
• Available in powder, granules, and lump form
• SGS-certified quality and customizable packaging