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calcitic dolomite

A dolomite rock in which calcite is conspicuous, but the mineral dolomite is more abundant; specif. a dolomite rock containing 10% to 50% calcite and 50% to 90% dolomite, or a dolomite rock whose Ca/Mg ratio ranges from 2.0 to 3.5. Compare: dolomitic limestone.

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