| Rock class: | Chemical Sedimentary Rock |
| Composition: | 50% or more calcite. |
| Hardness: | 3-4 |
| Luster: | Dull, Vitreous |
| Color: | Yellow, Pink |
| Fracture: | Conchoidal |
| Grain: | Fine |
| Environment: | Precipitates from spring water, often found near rivers. |
| Uses: | Construction |
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