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CaCO3+CO2+HOH<=>Ca(HCO3)2+[CO2]equil


Ca(HCO3)2<=> Ca++ + 2 HCO3-

reductions in free CO2 can cause the reaction to reverse and precipitate CaCO3

a white chalky deposit or powder called marl

Marl formation

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