All about Dolomite and Gritstone Properties
Know all about Dolomite and Gritstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Gritstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Gritstone is Earthy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Gritstone appears Layered and Foliated. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Gritstone is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Gritstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Gritstone are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.