Definition of Dolomite. Meaning of Dolomite. Synonyms of Dolomite

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Dolomite. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Dolomite and, of course, Dolomite synonyms and on the right images related to the word Dolomite.

Definition of Dolomite

Dolomite
Dolomite Dol"o*mite, n. [After the French geologist Dolomieu.] (Geol. & Min.) A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive beds as a compact limestone, often crystalline granular, either white or clouded. It includes much of the common white marble. Also called bitter spar.

Meaning of Dolomite from wikipedia

- Dolomite may refer to: Dolomite (mineral), a carbonate mineral Dolomite (rock), also known as dolostone, a sedimentary carbonate rock Dolomite, Alabama...
- The Dolomites (Italian: Dolomiti [doloˈmiːti]), also known as the Dolomite Mountains, Dolomite Alps or Dolomitic Alps, are a mountain range in northeastern...
- Dolomite (/ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪt, ˈdoʊ.lə-/) is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO3)2. The term is also used...
- Dolomite (also known as dolomite rock, dolostone or dolomitic rock) is a sedimentary carbonate rock that contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite...
- The Triumph Dolomite was a small saloon car produced by the Triumph Motor Company division of the British Leyland (BL) in Canley, Coventry, between October...
- remaining carbonate rock is mostly dolomite, a closely related rock, which contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2. Magnesian limestone...
- The Dolomite Declaration (Slovene: Dolomitska izjava), signed on March 1, 1943, marked the transition of the Liberation Front of the Slovenian People from...
- Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach, commonly known as Dolomite Beach, is an artificial beach along Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines created through the process...
- (different crystal forms of CaCO3), and dolomite rock (also known as dolostone), which is composed of dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2). They are usually classified...
- Early Ordovician. Predominantly, it is composed of carbonates, chiefly dolomite, with some limestone. There are also cherty inclusions as well as thin...