Customization: | Available |
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Certification: | CE, ISO |
Application: | Construction, Metallurgy |
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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. Limestone that contains some dolomite is known as dolomitic limestone.
Chemical Classification | Carbonate |
Color | White |
Luster | Vitreous, pearly |
Diaphaneity | Translucent |
Cleavage | Perfect, rhombohedral, three directions |
Mohs Hardness | 3.5 to 4 |
Specific Gravity | 2.8 to 2.9 |
Chemical Composition | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Applications |
Construction aggregate, cement manufacture, dimension stone, calcined to produce lime, oil and gas reservoir, a source of magnesium, agricultural soil treatment, metallurgical flux
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