Dolomites
Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium and magnesium carbonates, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2. The term is also used to refer to sedimentary carbonate rocks that are primarily composed of the mineral dolomite. An alternative name sometimes used for the type of rock is dolostone.
Description
Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium and magnesium carbonates, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2. The term is also used to refer to sedimentary carbonate rocks that are primarily composed of the mineral dolomite. An alternative name sometimes used for the type of rock is dolostone.
Uses
- Construction industry
- Chemical industry
- Livestock feed additive
- Glass industry
- Brick industry
- Ceramic industry
- Iron and steel industry
- Fertilizer industry
- Other industries