All about Dolomite and Itacolumite Properties
Know all about Dolomite and Itacolumite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Itacolumite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Itacolumite appears Rough. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Itacolumite is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.