Dolomite
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.
Related Terms
- Carbonate mineral
- Déodat de Dolomieu
- Dolostone
- Dolomitic marble
- Magnesia
- Sintering
- Flux (metallurgy)
- Copper deposits
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dolomite
- Wikipedia's article - Dolomite
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