Dolomite is a mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2. It is closely related to limestone, dolomite as both are carbonates, but it has a distinct structure that sets it apart. Dolomite is found in a variety of geological environments, ranging from sedimentary rocks to hot spring deposits, and it is an essential component of the Earth's crust. This mineral is named after the French geologist Déodat de Dolomieu, who first described it in the 18th century.
