Oolitic limestone forms as the result of:
A) the precipitation of silica in concentric coats around particles of calcium carbonate.
B) calcium carbonate precipitated as pearls by oysters around invading sand particles.
C) organic secretions of silica around calcium carbonate particles.
D) the precipitation of calcium carbonate in concentric coats around grains of sand.
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