Dolostone vs. Dolomite

(geology) A sedimentary carbonate rock that contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite.

A white or light-colored mineral, essentially CaMg(CO3)2, used in fertilizer, as a furnace refractory, and as a construction and ceramic material.

A stone or rock entirely composed of the mineral dolomite.

A magnesia-rich sedimentary rock resembling limestone.

(mineral) An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive beds as a compact limestone, often crystalline granular, either white or clouded. It includes much of the common white marble. Also called bitter spar.

A kind of sedimentary rock resembling limestone but consisting almost entirely of the mineral dolomite

A light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer