Dolomite

Dolomite is a type of limestone. It is rich in magnesium and calcium carbonate. It also has smaller amounts of several other minerals. People take dolomite as a calcium and magnesium supplement.

Uses

Significant amounts of dolomite are also used as dolostone and dolomitic marble building stones and in the manufacture of glass and ceramic glazes. In industry, dolomite is an important source for magnesium and calcium metals, and is used as a flux for metallurgy.