Limestone

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Limestone is a type of rock made up mostly of calcite, a mineral form of calcium carbonate. Most limestone is gray, but all colors of limestone from white to black have been found. Scientists test natural rock to see if it is limestone by pouring cold diluted hydrochloric or sulfuric acid on it. Limestone gives off bubbles of carbon dioxide.

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