Calamine is acidic or basic ?

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Basic

Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is basic in nature.

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Calamine is acidic or basic ?

Basic Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is basic in nature.

Basic

Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is basic in nature.