Which carbonate mineral reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?
A) dolomite
B) plagioclase
C) quartz
D) calcite

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Calcite reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas. This reaction is a common test used by geologists to identify calcite in the field or laboratory.

Which Carbonate Mineral Reacts Readily with Cool, Dilute Hydrochloric Acid