XIII. Dolomite

Question 1

a carbonate of calcium and magnesium, is ideally composed of 21.70% MgO, 30.40% CaO and 47.90% CO2

Answer 1

Dolomite

Question 2

the process of transforming limestone to dolomitic limestone or dolomite

Answer 2

Dolomitization

Question 3

Seawater in contact with calcium carbonate when heated in a sealed tube produces—

Answer 3

dolomite

Question 4

T or F: Dolomite is effective in neutralizing acidic soils such that of Pinatubo soil and improving the physical conditions of clayey and heavy soils, besides supplying calcium, magnesium, and other mineral
food requirement of growing plants.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Major dolomite/dolomitic limestone deposits are situated in the province of _____, the largest being in _______ and ________ areas.

Answer 5

Cebu; Alcoy-Dalaguete and Fuente, Carmen

Question 6

%Calcite: over 95
%Dolomite: less than 5
%MgO: 0 to 1.1

Answer 6

Limestone

Question 7

%Calcite: 90 to 95
%Dolomite: 5 to 10
%MgO: 1.1 to 2.1

Answer 7

Calcitic Limestone

Question 8

%Calcite: 50 to 90
%Dolomite: 10 to 50
%MgO: 2.1 to 10.8

Answer 8

Magnesian Limestone

Question 9

%Calcite: 10 to 59
%Dolomite: 50 to 90
%MgO: 10.8 to 19.5

Answer 9

Dolomitic Limestone

Question 10

%Calcite: less than 50
%Dolomite: over 90
%MgO: 19.5 to 21.6

Answer 10

Dolomite