Dolomite

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Dolomite

CaMg(CO₃)₂

Carbonate mineral – CaMg(CO₃)₂

Properties

Chemical formula
CaMg(CO₃)₂
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.AB.10
Dana classification
14.2.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Dol
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu

Source: Wikidata

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