dolomite (mineral)

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:fluorite
gptkb:calcite
quartz
barite
gptkbp:birefringence δ = 0.179–0.181
gptkbp:category carbonate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaMg(CO3)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect rhombohedral
gptkbp:color brown
gray
white
yellow
pink
gptkbp:commonImpurities gptkb:lead
iron
zinc
manganese
gptkbp:crystalSystem trigonal
gptkbp:Dana_classification 16a.03.01.01
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1791
gptkbp:effervescence weak with cold dilute hydrochloric acid
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
hydrothermal veins
sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Dolomites,_Italy
gptkbp:fracture conchoidal
uneven
gptkbp:habit massive
granular
rhombohedral crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5–4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dolomite (mineral)
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Dlm
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Déodat_Gratet_de_Dolomieu
gptkbp:opticalProperties uniaxial (-)
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex nε = 1.502–1.520
nω = 1.679–1.681
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:dolomite_group
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.84–2.86
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 5.AB.10
gptkbp:symmetry R3̅
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:building
Material
soil conditioner
source of magnesium
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Déodat_Gratet_de_Dolomieu
gptkb:Dolomite_Mountains
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6