Formation of DolomiteDolomite is a carbonate mineral composed primarily of calcium magnesium carbonate. It forms in sedimentary deposits where alternating layers of limestone and layers rich in magnesium accumulate over time through biological or chemical processes. For dolomite to form, the limestone deposits must interact with magnesium-rich waters either underground or at the Earth's...
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