Formation of Dolomite
Dolomite rocks are originally deposited as calcite or aragonite rich limestone, but during diagenesis process, the calcite or aragonite is transformed into dolomite.
Clay Minerals, Pyrite, Quartz, Sulfides
NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism
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.