Dolomite is a common rock forming mineral with chemical composition of Calcium Magnesium Carbonate. It is the primary component of sedimentary and metamorphic rock which is rarely found in modern sedimentary environments.

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Most rocks that are rich in dolomite are originally deposited as calcium carbonate mud which in turn are altered as magnesium rich pore water.

Dolomite Properties

• Dolomite is similar to the mineral calcite.

• It is slightly harder at 3.5 to 4.

• It is strongly reactive with cold hydrochloric acid.

• It is iso-structural.

Dolomite Applications

Though Dolomite as a mineral has very few uses. Whereas the dolostone has number of uses.

• Dolostone is commonly used in construction industry. It is crushed, sized and used as a road base material.

• It is also used in the production of cement.

• Dolomite is used for acid neutralization in chemical industry.

• It is used as an ingredient in production of glass, bricks and ceramics.