Why can not this rock sample be pure calcium carbonate


A pure rock sample believed to be pure calcium carbonate is subjected to chemical analysis and found to contain 51.3% Calcium, 7.7% Carbon and 41.0% Oxygen by mass. Why can't this rock sample be pure Calcium Carbonate.

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Chemistry: Why can not this rock sample be pure calcium carbonate
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