Dolostone: meaning, definitions and examples

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dolostone

 

[ หˆdoสŠlษ™หŒstoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology mineral

Dolostone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of the mineral dolomite, which is made up of calcium magnesium carbonate. It often forms through the alteration of limestone and is characterized by its higher magnesium content compared to limestone. Dolostone can also contain other minerals, and it is frequently used as a building material and is important in the petroleum industry.

Synonyms

dolomite rock, magnesian limestone

Examples of usage

  • Dolostone is commonly found in sedimentary basins.
  • The construction industry utilizes dolostone for its durability.
  • Dolostone can have valuable fossil records.
  • Explorers found dolostone deposits in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "dolostone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dolostona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Doloston

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dolostone

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะพะผั–ั‚ะพะฒะธะน ะบะฐะผั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doloston

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒญใƒญใ‚นใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dolostone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolostona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolostone

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋กœ์Šคํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆู„ุณุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dolomit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝไบ‘ๅฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolostone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dolostone

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะปะพัั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolostone

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dolostona

Word origin

The term 'dolostone' is derived from the name of the mineral dolomite, which was first described by the French geologist Dรฉodat de Dolomieu in the late 18th century. Dolomite itself was named in honor of him, recognizing his contributions to geology. The term 'dolostone' was introduced to distinguish this particular rock type from limestone, as it comprises a different mineral composition due to the substitution of magnesium for calcium in the carbonate structure. This alteration process is known as dolomitization, which occurs over geologic time as limestone is subjected to magnesium-rich waters either through groundwater processes or during sedimentation. The use of dolostone in construction and as a resource for various industries highlights its significance in both historical and modern contexts.