Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is a natural product found in many settings ... CaCO 3 began to appear in the chemical literature in 1878, on topics ranging from the essential oil of sage to nitrification ...

This is a large accumulation of calcium carbonate and stalagmites, Yok Balum Cave, Belize. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!