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Glossary:Carbonate

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Any of the many rocks composed of calcium carbonate (limestone) or magnesium carbonate (dolomite) or other acid soluble rocks with a common CO3-2 ionic charge. The pores may be poorly connected and matrix permeability (non fractures) are often much lower than sandstones.