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Calcium occurs in a lot of minerals, such as chalk and limestone. Stalactites and stalagmites in limestone caves are formed when water dissolves the limestone, then evaporates, leaving behind calcium salts and other minerals. Calcium is also found in bones and teeth. Dietary calcium comes from many different foods, including dairy products (e.g. cheese and milk), and leafy green vegetables (e.g. broccoli and cabbage). The Cave of the Crystals in Mexico contains gypsum crystals that are up to 11 m (36 ft) long and 1 m (3 ft) wide!
More info about the International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT) in crystals project:
This project (#IYPTCrystals) is part of the International Year of the Periodic Table celebration (#IYPT2019), read more about the project here. You can follow us on social media using #IYPTCrystals and learn more about the wonders of crystals by following the CCDC on Twitter @ccdc_cambridge on Facebook ccdc.cambridge, on Instagram ccdc_cambridge or on YouTube CCDCCambridge.
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