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Dolomite
Chemical
Formula: CaMg(CO3)2
CAS number: 16389-88-1
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USES:
Dolomite is used as
an ornamental stone,
a concrete aggregate
and as a source of
magnesium oxide. Where
calcite limestone
is uncommon or too
costly, dolomite is
sometime used in its
place as a flux (impurity
remover) for the smelting
of iron and steel.
In horticulture, dolomite
and dolomitic limestone
are added to soils
and soilless potting
mixes to lower their
acidity ("sweeten"
them). Home and container
gardening are common
examples of this use.
Dolomite is sold sometimes
as a dietary supplement
on the assumption
that it should make
a good simultaneous
source of the two
important elemental
nutrients calcium
and magnesium. |
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