2007-01-31 08:12:56 · 8 answers · asked by TREVOR K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it is a derivitive of limestone
2007-01-31 08:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dolomite is a mineral.
It is a limestone, which comes from the Dolomite Mountains in North Eastern Italy.
The is also a lot of Marble, metamorphosed limestone, comes from this region too.
2007-01-31 08:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dolomite (IPA: /ËdÉlÉmÊɪt/) is the name of both a sedimentary carbonate rock and a mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2) found in crystals.
Dolomite rock (also dolostone) is composed predominantly of the mineral dolomite. Limestone that is partially replaced by dolomite is referred to as dolomitic limestone, or in old U.S. geologic literature as magnesian limestone.
2007-01-31 08:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by melodybungle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dolomite (IPA: /ËdÉlÉmÊɪt/) is the name of both a sedimentary carbonate rock and a mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2) found in crystals.
Dolomite rock (also dolostone) is composed predominantly of the mineral dolomite. Limestone that is partially replaced by dolomite is referred to as dolomitic limestone, or in old U.S. geologic literature as magnesian limestone.
The mineral dolomite crystallizes in the trigonal - rhombohedral system. It forms white, gray to pink, commonly curved crystals, although it is usually massive. It has physical properties similar to those of the mineral calcite,
2007-01-31 08:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dolomite is a crystalline form of Calcium Magnesium Carbonate
CaMg(CO3)2 and appears in various colours - White, Pink, Tan, Grey ... etc
2007-01-31 08:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dolomite (IPA: /ËdÉlÉmÊɪt/) is the name of both a sedimentary carbonate rock and a mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2) found in crystals.
...more found here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolomite
2007-01-31 08:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a rock composed of magnesium, carbon and oxygen found in large formations. Its similar to calcite in some important ways.
2007-01-31 08:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by jim m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolomite
2007-01-31 08:22:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋