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What is dolomite? |
| Answer» The true dolomite mineral is a calcium magnesium carbonate and has the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2. There is also dolomitic limestone, which is limestone that contains dolomite, but it is not specifically the mineral itself. Dolomite is a double salt. This means that while it is composed of two salts (calcium and magnesium) it has a different structure than either of those individual salts. Dolomite may be colorless, white, pinkish, or slightly blue. The crystals of dolomite may be transparent, translucent (semitransparent), or completely opaque (not able to be seen through). | |