Calcareous deposits are most likely to be found in more acidic seawater undersaturated in calcite.

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Calcareous deposits are made up of calcium carbonate, which is much more soluble in acidic water that is undersaturated in calcite. In contrast, more basic seawater that is saturated or supersaturated in calcite is more likely to form calcareous deposits.

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