Dolomite

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:fluorite
gptkb:calcite
quartz
barite
gptkbp:category carbonate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaMg(CO3)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect rhombohedral
gptkbp:color gray
white
pink
gptkbp:crystalSystem trigonal
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1791
gptkbp:habit massive granular
rhombohedral crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5–4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dolomite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Dlm
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Déodat_Gratet_de_Dolomieu
gptkbp:occurredIn sedimentary rocks
dolostone
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.679–1.697
gptkbp:solubility weakly soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.84–2.86
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:symmetry R-3
gptkbp:transparency transparent to translucent
gptkbp:uses Material
soil conditioner
source of magnesium
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sphalerite
gptkb:DIO
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5