Dolomite

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Dolomite

Dolomite (/dɒləmaɪt/) is a type of carbonate mineral that includes iron and manganese. It is recognized for its hardness and for the fact that it can be found in crystals of a wide range of colors. Dolomite is named after the French mineralogist, Déodat de Dolomieu.

Etymology

The term "Dolomite" is derived from the name of the French mineralogist Déodat de Dolomieu who first described the mineral.

Description

Dolomite is a common rock-forming mineral. It is a calcium magnesium carbonate with a chemical composition of CaMg(CO3)2. It is the primary component of the sedimentary rock known as dolostone and the metamorphic rock known as dolomitic marble.

Uses

Dolomite is used as a source of magnesia (MgO), a feed additive for livestock, a sintering agent and flux in metal processing, and as an ingredient in the production of glass, bricks, and ceramics. Dolomite serves as the host rock for many lead, zinc, and copper deposits.

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