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dolomite

dolomite
Noun

This term is used in both a broad geological sense to describe a type of sedimentary rock and a specific mineralogical sense to describe the chemical compound calcium magnesium carbonate. In professional geological discourse, the distinction between the rock (dolostone) and the mineral (dolomite) is critical, though in general usage, the word dolomite frequently covers both.

As a mass noun referring to a mineral or a rock type, it is typically treated as uncountable. It describes the material substance rather than individual units, meaning it does not usually take a plural form unless referring to different chemical varieties or specific geological deposits.

Meanings

Noundolomite

A sedimentary carbonate rock containing a high percentage of the mineral dolomite, typically composed of calcium magnesium carbonate.

The cliffs are primarily composed of dolomite and limestone.

Noundolomite

A mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate, typically occurring in massive or crystalline form.

The geologist identified a vein of pure dolomite in the sample.

Examples

The geologist identified the sample as dolomite based on its lack of reaction to cold acid.

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The geologist identified the sample as dolomite based on its lack of reaction to cold acid.

Look at these white cliffs made of dolomite.

Travel

Look at these white cliffs made of dolomite.

Is this specimen pure dolomite or a mixture of minerals?

School Life

Is this specimen pure dolomite or a mixture of minerals?

The region is known for its vast deposits of dolomite.

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The region is known for its vast deposits of dolomite.

I wonder if the ancient builders used dolomite for the foundation of the temple.

History

I wonder if the ancient builders used dolomite for the foundation of the temple.

Dolomite crystals often form in rhombohedral shapes.

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Dolomite crystals often form in rhombohedral shapes.

We need to distinguish between limestone and dolomite in this strata.

School Life

We need to distinguish between limestone and dolomite in this strata.

The mountain range is primarily composed of dolomite rock.

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The mountain range is primarily composed of dolomite rock.

This particular vein of dolomite contains small amounts of iron.

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This particular vein of dolomite contains small amounts of iron.

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