Dolomite
Dolomite is a rock with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Dolomite properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | White, gray, pink, brown |
| Formation | Typically forms in sedimentary environments, often associated with limestone. |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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