NameDolostone
OriginChemical
TextureNonclastic; Very Fine-grained
CompositionDolomite
ColorMedium to light Gray
MiscellaneousCrystalline; Reacts weakly with HCl; Hardness < Glass
Depositional EnvironmentShallow, Restricted Circulation Marine (Magnesium Rich Waters)

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