Dolomite

Question 1

What is Dolomite’s formula?

Answer 1

CaMg(CO3)2

Question 2

What is Dolomite’s crystal system?

Answer 2

Hexagonal

Question 3

What is Dolomite’s hardness?

Answer 3

3.5-4.0

Question 4

What is Dolomite’s crystallography?

Answer 4

rhombohedral xls with curved faces

perfect {1011} rhombohedral cleavage

Question 5

What is Dolomite’s 3 occurrences?

Answer 5

dolomitic ls. and marble
post-deposition exchange of Mg for Ca
hydrothermal vein mineral