Dolomite Flashcards

1
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What is Dolomite’s formula?

A

CaMg(CO3)2

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2
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What is Dolomite’s crystal system?

A

Hexagonal

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3
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What is Dolomite’s hardness?

A

3.5-4.0

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4
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What is Dolomite’s crystallography?

A

rhombohedral xls with curved faces

perfect {1011} rhombohedral cleavage

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5
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What is Dolomite’s 3 occurrences?

A

dolomitic ls. and marble
post-deposition exchange of Mg for Ca
hydrothermal vein mineral

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