Formation of Dolomite

Dolomite

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1.1 Formation

Dolomite rocks are originally deposited as calcite or aragonite rich limestone, but during diagenesis process, the calcite or aragonite is transformed into dolomite.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Clay Minerals, Pyrite, Quartz, Sulfides

1.2.2 Compound Content

NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

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19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism

1.3.3 Weathering

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78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Erosion

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86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Not Applicable

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Dolomite Formation

Dolomite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Dolomite Uses and the Dolomite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Dolomite is explained below:

Dolomite rocks are originally deposited as calcite or aragonite rich limestone, but during diagenesis process, the calcite or aragonite is transformed into dolomite.

Along with Dolomite Formation, also learn about Dolomite composition and transformation in the next section.