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I am evaluating a silica sand for potential as frac sand. It contains 1-3% calcite. The calcite has a crush strength much lower than the silica and is therefore not desired. The sand size range is 0.1 mm to 1.00 mm. The calcite is uniformly distributed, size wise, in the silica. What are the best ways to remove the calcite on a large scale without impacting the silica?