Difference between Dolerite and Dolomite
What is the difference between Dolerite and Dolomite?
Dolerite as a noun is a fine-grained basaltic rock while Dolomite as a noun is a saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula camg(co3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.
Dolerite
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A fine-grained basaltic rock
Dolomite
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.
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