Dolomite (mineral) - Wikipedia
Dolomite ( / ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪt, ˈdoʊ.lə -/) is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg (CO3)2. The term is also used for a sedimentary carbonate rock composed mostly of the mineral dolomite.An alternative name sometimes used for the dolomitic rock type is dolostone. Contents 1 History 2 Properties 3 Formation