Dolomite Facts
Dolomite Facts
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| Interesting Dolomite Facts: |
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| Dolomite is used to make the medicine application magnesia which is commonly used as a laxative. |
| Rare, hot pink varieties of dolomite can be found in the Congo in Africa. |
| Dolomite is used to manufacture magnesium salts. |
| Dolomite is a good addition to soil to decrease its acid levels. |
| Dolomite is actually a type of limestone. |
| Although dolomite can be found in sedimentary and metamorphic rock, it is rarely seen in metamorphic rock. |
| Dolomite is used in the manufacturing of bricks that are used to produce steel. |
| Dolomite received its named after a French mineralogist named Deodat de Dolomieu. |
| Dolomite can be found in large, thick areas called dolomite beds. |
| The Dolomite Problem refers to the issue that scientists have on how dolomite beds originated. |
| Dolomite does not form on the Earth's surface; it forms underground in ancient rock. |
| The manufacture of cement, pavement, and concrete utilize dolomite. |
| The distinguishing characteristic between limestone and dolomite is that dolomite will not bubble when introduced to an acid. |
| The Dolomites are a mountain range in Italy that is made of dolomite rock. |
| Dolomite can be taken as a supplement for calcium or magnesium. |
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