Basic Introduction: Dolomite is a sedimentary carbonate rock and mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3​)2​). It is a double carbonate mineral and is typically white, gray, or pink. It’s known for its hardness and is resistant to acid dissolution compared to limestone.

Synonyms: Dolostone (for the rock), Calcium magnesium carbonate (for the mineral)

Chemical Formula:

CaMg(CO3​)2​

CAS NO.: 16389-88-1

8-digit HS Code: 25181000

Industries Used In:

• Construction: Used as a raw material for producing cement, as an aggregate in concrete, and as a road base material.
• Metallurgy: Employed as a flux in steel manufacturing to remove impurities.
• Agriculture: Used as a soil conditioner to neutralize acidic soils and provide magnesium and calcium for plant growth.
• Glass and Ceramics: A source of magnesium oxide in glass and ceramic production.

Application or Usage: A versatile mineral used as a building material, a flux in steelmaking, a soil additive, and a source of magnesium.