Company Information
Ask for more detail from the seller
Contact SupplierDolomite is a type of limestone. It is rich in magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate. It also contains several other minerals. Dolomite is made of 60% calcium carbonate and 40% magnesium carbonate.
do·lo·mite ˈdō-lə-ˌmīt. ˈdä- : a mineral CaMg(CO3)2 consisting of a calcium magnesium carbonate found in crystals and in extensive beds as a compact limestone. : a limestone or marble rich in magnesium carbonate. dolomitic
Dolomite
ColorWhite, grey to pink, reddish-white, brownish-white; colourless in transmitted lightCrystal habitTabular crystals, often with curved faces, also columnar, stalactitic, granular, massive.TwinningCommon as simple contact twinsCleavage3 directions of cleavage not at right angles
Cell Dimensions: | a = 4.842, c = 15.95, Z = 3; V = 323.85 Den(Calc)= 2.84 |
Crystal System: | Trigonal - RhombohedralH-M Symbol ( 3) Space Group: R 3 |
X Ray Diffraction: | By Intensity(I/Io): 2.883(1), 1.785(0.6), 2.191(0.5), |