Dolomite
The desire for an understanding of dolomitization of sedimentary strata has been based on economic as well as scientific interests
Involving factors such as the identity of associated rocks and the coarseness of the grains of dolostones have been suggested
Crystals range from transparent to translucent, but dolomite grains in rocks are typically translucent or nearly opaque
The structure can be described as resembling the calcite structure but with magnesium ions substituted cation layer
Dolomite
A source of magnesia (MgO), a feed additive for livestock, a sintering agent and flux in metal processing, and as an ingredient in the production of glass, bricks, and ceramics. Dolomite serves as the host rock for many lead , zinc , and copper deposits.
