Mineral Carbonates

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017363",
  "term": "Mineral Carbonates",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Rock-forming minerals containing the carbonate anion. Sedimentary rocks made mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Limestone and dolomite are common carbonate sedimentary rocks.\n\n2. Any of the following minerals used in the manufacture of glass: Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2), sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), barium carbonate (BaCO3), potassium carbonate (K2CO3), lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), and strontium carbonate (SrCO3).",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary",
    "Adapted from 40 CFR 98.6 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mineral-carbonates/"
}