Dolomite
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| Density | 2. 84 g/cm³ (Average) |
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| Optical properties | Uniaxial |
| Crystal class | H-M symbol |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal crystal family |
| Solubility | Poorly soluble in dilute HCl |
| Did you know | Dolomite beds one or more meters thick are often sandwiched between similarly thick limestone beds. |
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| ID | 696760 |
About Dolomite
Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO₃)₂. The term is also used for a sedimentary carbonate rock composed mostly of the mineral dolomite. An alternative name sometimes used for the dolomitic rock type is dolostone.
Dolomite Photos
