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Dolomite

A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive beds as a compact limestone, often crystalline granular, either white or clouded. It includes much of the common white marble. Also called bitter spar.

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Mineral 76% connected

An inorganic species or substance occurring in nature, having a definite chemical composition and usually a distinct crystalline form. Rocks, except…

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Rock 76% connected

See Roc.

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Stone 76% connected

Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded…

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Dolomitic 74% connected

Pertaining to dolomite.

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Dolomitic 74% connected

Pertaining to dolomite.

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Magnesium 70% connected

A light silver-white metallic element, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) m…

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Bitter spar 92% connected

A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite.

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