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Dolomite is a type of limestone containing magnesium carbonate as well as the calcium carbonate of ordinary limestone. As with ordinary limestone, dolomite is a deposit of microscopic skeletons of dead plankton. When the plankton die their skeletons settle to the bottom of the ocean, forming a ooze that eventually solidifies. When mountain building activities raise this on the land we get limestone or dolomite.

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What is a dolomite mountain?

Dolomite is a metal, a dolomite mountain is a mountain made of dolomite


How much does dolomite weight?

Dolomite is a type of carbonate material that is made up of calcium magnesium carbonate. The weight of dolomite depends on how big the chunk is that you're looking at.


How is dolomite taken?

Dolomite is generally ground into coarse or finelygrained powder and made into calcium/magnesium capsules or antacids for human consumption.


What is the slogan of dolomite?

"Dolomite: Simply Better."


What color is the streak of dolomite?

the color of the streak for dolomite is white


What is the outside color of a dolomite rock?

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Is dolomite non silicate?

Yes. Dolomite is a carbonate, not a silicate.


When was Triumph Dolomite created?

Triumph Dolomite was created in 1972.


What is the metamorphosed form of dolomite?

The metamorphosed form of dolomite is called marble. Dolomite is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of the mineral dolomite, while marble is a metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of limestone or dolomite under high heat and pressure.


What category of mineral is dolomite?

Dolomite is a carbonate. The formula is CaMg(CO3)2


Are Calcite and dolomite carbonate minerals?

Yes, both calcite and dolomite are carbonates.


What is the cleavage of dolomite?

Dolomite typically exhibits three cleavage planes that intersect at approximately 90 degrees, resulting in rhombohedral cleavage.